The Wranglers are ecstatic to return home against a tough Panthers team. This matchup is supported by APS, and the theme of the game is Teacher Appreciation! The Wranglers organization provided 1,200 free tickets to teachers in our local community with the help of businesses and individuals that sponsored a teacher to attend.
 
Last Sunday, the Wranglers lost for the first time since their week one season opener. The Wranglers suffered a tough loss to the San Diego Strike Force by a score of 54-45, and they return home on a short week. The Wranglers won four consecutive games prior to this loss in San Diego, Calif., and they look to get back in the win column this Saturday evening. The Wranglers currently hold a 4-2 record on the season. The Wranglers are up for the challenge of taking on one of the top teams in the Indoor Football League's Western Conference. Last week, the Panthers suffered their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start to the season. The Panthers lost to the Vegas Knight Hawks by a score of 62-43. The Panthers and Wranglers will both be battling hard to get back on the winning track, and an intense game is expected.
 
The Wranglers offense has been averaging 45.5 points per game, which ranks the sixth highest in the IFL. Northern Arizona's defense also ranks sixth in the league, when it comes points allowed on a per game basis. The Wranglers defense has also forced the most fumbles in the league. On the contrary, the Panthers defense holds opposing offenses to the fourth least total points allowed on a per game basis.
 
Bay Area is led by head coach Rob Keefe, who was the defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona during their 2022 National Championship run. The Panthers also have a few familiar players faces on their roster from that 2022 Wranglers team. The Panthers and Wranglers will meet for the first time this season with a game that holds early playoff implications for the IFL's Western Conference. The Wranglers are three-point underdogs at home and are ready for the challenge against the Panthers. The Wranglers will need a complete performance in all three phases of the game to get the victory.
 
Will the Wranglers get back in the win column and defeat the Panthers at home? Grab your tickets and join us inside the Findlay Toyota Center to find out! Ticketing information is provided below. You can also watch the game live from home through our Official Streaming Partner, The Signature Network! The link to watch the game is also provided below!

Game Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL2kejcxpGM

Tickets
https://www.ticketmaster.com/naz-wranglers-vs-bay-area-panthers-prescott-valley-arizona-05-11-2024/event/19005F75BBB316AC
 
The Northern Arizona Wranglers 2024 HOME games, with dates, matchups, and results are listed below. 
 
Saturday, March 16th, 6:05 P.M. vs Arizona Rattlers                    Loss 51-40
 
Saturday, March 30th, 6:05 P.M. vs Tucson Sugar Skulls          Win 54-48
 
Saturday, April 20th, 6:05 P.M. vs Duke City Gladiators            Win 39-23
 
Saturday, May 11th, 6:05 P.M. vs Bay Area Panthers  
 
Saturday, May 25th, 6:05 P.M. vs Tucson Sugar Skulls 
 
Sunday, June 23rd, 3:05 P.M. vs San Antonio Gunslingers 
 
Saturday, June 29th, 6:05 P.M. vs San Diego Strike Force 
 
Saturday, July 13th, 6:05 P.M. vs Vegas Knight Hawks 
 
Single Game Tickets for the 2024 season are on sale now! Visit the link below! 
 
https://www.ticketmaster.com/naz-wranglers-tickets/artist/2769030 
 
 For any Season Ticket inquiries, call us at 928-379-5581 
  
You can also email ticketdirector@nazwranglers.com 
 
 
Written by: Tucker Welch 
Edited by: Ed Cole