Wheeler Nation! The sQUAD is back at home this week for some more Steamwheeler football action! This game 5 matchup will be against the Tulsa Oilers at the Vibrant Arena at the MARK on Sunday April 28th, kickoff will be at 3:05 pm.

The game will be broadcasted on Caffeine TV alongside the IFL YouTube channel..

 

About the Steamwheelers

The sQUAD is coming off a huge and well needed win against the Massachusetts Pirates, who were undefeated going into this game. Three different receivers snagged a TD in this game, Jordan Vesey, Jarrod Harrington, and Ka'Ron Ashley. The QC Strongman of the Game was the man, the myth, the legend, Edward Vander. He racked up nearly 100 yards alongside 3 TDs, Vander even recorded a sack on defense stepping in for an injured DJ Morgan.

Transitioning onto the defensive side of the game the Wheelers held their own against one of the top offenses in the IFL. Steamwheeler newcomer Bikembe Kearney made an impact, nabbing 9 total tackles including 6 assisted tackles alongside 6 solo tackles. Keshaun Moore also showed his defensive prowess with 6 total tackles including, 4 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles. Malik Duncan has been captain of the Wheelers defense who ranks first in pass defense in terms of yards and 

About the Oilers

The Oilers last matchup was a tough loss against the undefeated Frisco Fighters, 60-32. Tulsa had to fight back while being down the entire game but they were able to put up a fight and go down swinging. Alexis Rosario put up 82 yards on 6 receptions along with a touchdown. On the defensive end for the Oilers, Traivon Bryant did his job by grabbing 5 solo tackles along with a tackle for loss. 
 

Players to Watch

    Offense 

        Jarrod Harrington - WR // QCS - In his last game the speedy receiver picked up 40 yards on 4 receptions also picking up a touchdown in the process. So far this season Harrington has 147 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, also picking up 232 yards on kick returns, keep an eye out for number 16 on Sunday.

        Daniel Smith - QB // TO - The leading man for the Oilers has been having a great season so far, overall he's picked up 525 passing yards along with 10 passing touchdowns. When it comes to rushing Smith is no slouch, he has picked up over 100 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns, his game high being 3 against the Iowa Barnstormers. Smith played for the Barnstormers last year and had arguably his best game against Quad City on June 17th with 292 yards and 4 pass TDs on 67% comp. He also added 54 yards and a score on the ground.

    Defense

        Bikembe Kearney - DB // QCS - Bikembe Kearney made his presence felt in his first game as a Steamwheeler. With some more time to get comfortable with Larry Hendrix's defense, look for Kearney to continue making plays. 

        Tre Harvey - LB // TO - So far Harvey has been playing well this season, in his last game against Frisco, Harvey racked up 7 tackles alongside a tackle for loss. Tre played one game for Quad City in 2019.