SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Sioux Falls Storm (6-5) take on the Bismarck Bucks (3-9) on Saturday, June 11 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. The show will start at 6:45 PM. The game is sponsored by Sanford for our annual Team Edith Night. You can win a jersey off the players back by bidding now through https://bit.ly/StormAuction.
The Storm come off a 42-34 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers last week for their second straight win on the road. In that game, quarterback Dalton Sneed threw 10-of-18 with 93 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Carlos Thompson Jr. had six receptions for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive back Mike Alvarez led the way with seven tackles, and linebacker Marquis Hendrix following with five tackles. Kicker Sawyer Petre went 4-for-5 on field goals.
The Bucks have lost the last seven games with their last game to the Frisco Fighters 24-55. Bucks quarterback Jayru Campbell threw 18-for-26 for 135 yards with three passing touchdowns. Running back Edward Vander had 29 rushing yards and wide receiver Edgar Allen Poe Jr. had seven receiving catches for 53 yards and one touchdown. Leading the way for their defensive was defensive back Jamal Hicks with nine tackles. Kicker Chase Albaugh went 1-for-4 on field goals with two of them being blocked.
The Storm are tied for third place in the Eastern Conference standing with five games left in the regular season. The top four teams in each conference will qualify for the playoffs. The Storm are currently 0.5 games ahead of the Quad City Steamwheelers for fifth place in the conference.
Tickets are available for purchase at the KELOLAND Box Office or by calling the Storm office at 605-838-9009. The Sioux Falls Storm will have an ASL interpreter at every home game for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community; seats are recommended in sections 124, 101 and 102.
2022 Jr. Lightning Girls Camp: Registration is OPEN to all girls and boys ages 4 to 12 who want to dance and cheer with professional cheerleaders and perform at halftime of the June 11th game. Campers will learn a cheer and dance routine and receive a camp t-shirt; hair bow or wrist band for boys and a ticket to that evening's game. Register Today at https://www.fevo.com/edp/Sioux-Falls-Storm-Jr-Lightning-Girl-Camp-DzqpkiSL
Thunder Ball Toss: SCORE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A CUSTOM HELMET!
Before the game, we encourage you to head to the concourse by the Merchandise Stand by section 105/106 to buy your Thunder Balls. Score your Thunder Ball into the target on the field for your chance to win a custom helmet! 1 ball for $3.00, 5 balls for $5.00 or 12 balls for $10.00.
Sanford Kids Zone: From 6-6:45 PM come enjoy Inflatables from Bounce Around, Replica Trophies from JD's House of Trophies, music, drum and photo opportunities. Located at the Veterans Concourse inside the Denny Sanford Premier Center.
