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IFL WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP: VEGAS KNIGHT HAWKS VS SAN DIEGO STRIKE FORCE

Knight Hawks make tackle against Panthers
August 7, 2025

On Friday, August 8 the Vegas Knight Hawks will play the San Diego Strike Force in the Western Conference Championship.

NOTES
The Vegas Knight Hawks are coming off of the first playoff win in franchise history, a 36-31 victory over top-seeded Bay Area. The Knight Hawk defense led the way by holding the league's third best offense to under 40 points for just the fourth time in 2025. The Vegas secondary forced seven pass breakups including James Ceasar who had two. He also led the group with seven and a half tackles and a forced fumble that he ran back for a touchdown. On the defensive line, Maurice Jackson recorded two TFLs and Lorenzo Hernandez recorded the game's only sack.

Offensively, quarterback Jayden De Laura recorded 220 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns. His top target was Quentin Randoph, who caught one touchdown and had 57 receiving yards. His efforts saw him become the first Knight Hawk receiver to record over 1000 receiving yards.

OPPOSITION UPDATE
San Diego defeated the second seed in the Western Conference, Arizona, on Monday night in a high-scoring thriller, 49-48. The game came down to the final play of the game when San Diego scored a touchdown to tie the game with no time left on the clock and converted a successful PAT to win the game.

Quarterback Nate Davis led a potent passing attack, throwing for five touchdowns with 163 yards. Three separate receivers caught a touchdown, including three by Arthur Jackson III and one each by John Maldonado and Edward Vander. Jackson III also had 85 receiving yards on the evening. Defensive back Devin Hafford was the highlight of the defense, leading the team with 10 tackles and one TFL.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
The game will be broadcast on Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network. SSSEN is a dedicated sports channel launched by FOX5 KVVU that is available across Southern Nevada on broadcast channel 5.2, COX 125 and YouTubeTV. Fans can also watch all Vegas Knight Hawk football games on The IFL Network and listen on 1230 The Game.

TICKETS
Tickets are still available for the Western Conference Championship game at Lee's Family Forum on Friday, August 8 between the San Diego Strike Force and the Vegas Knight Hawks. Click here for tickets.