SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Sioux Falls Storm played their final game of the 2022 season against the Frisco Fighters (14-2) on Saturday. The Storm lost 35-28.

The Storm needed to win their regular season finale against the Fighters to qualify for the postseason, the Storm appeared well on their way after jumping out to a 28-7 second quarter lead. The Storm was shut-out in the second half as the Fighters rattled off 28 unanswered points to defeat the Storm.

Quarterback Dalton Sneed threw eight completions for 127 yards and two touchdowns and had 21 yards rushing and one touchdown. Running back Nate Chavious rushed six times for 34 yards and one touchdown while also reeling in one receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Donnie Corley reeled in three catches for 66 yards and one touchdown. Defensive back De'John Rogers led the Thunder Defense with eight tackles and one forced fumble. Defensive back Famus Hasty had one interception. Kicker Sawyer Petre made one field goal and one PAT.

The Storm finish the season 8-8. This marks the first time the Storm failed to qualify for the postseason since 2002.