Arizona Rattlers stun Strike Force with last-minute playoff clincher

Arizona started the game down 16-0, with an interception on the first drive giving way for San Diego’s early lead. Both teams exchanged blows until the final quarter.

Rattlers’ quarterback Dalton Sneed made a pass to Yo’Heinz Taylor with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, to bring the Snakes to a 46-43 lead.

San Diego tried its best to push for a few more points after a penalty brought the team inside the five-yard line. Arizona’s defense was able to keep the Strike Force from scoring and helped capture the team’s win.

The Sugar Skulls couldn’t overcome the Wranglers’ halftime lead, losing 61-55 and helping the Rattlers secure their playoff berth the same night. The Snakes will now have an opportunity to defend their IFL title with the clinch.

Work Left To Do

Before playing in the playoffs, the Arizona Rattlers still have two more games in the regular season and will face the San Antonio Gunslingers on Saturday, July 19.