Spokane Empire

Tied for first place in the Indoor Football League’s Intense Conference, the Spokane Empire (4-2) look to rebound after last week’s tough loss to the conference co-leader Nebraska Danger. This Friday, the Empire host the Colorado Crush (1-5), who they routed 70-37 on the road last month. The Empire are led by quarterback Charles Dowdell, who averages more than 150 yards in the air and 43 yards on the ground per game. Dowdell is second in the league in passing yards and touchdowns. The Empire’s defense is held down by defensive backs Tyree Robinson and John Hardy-Tuliau, who have each won Defensive Player of the Week honors this season. The Empire are looking to win the IFL this year after reaching the championship in just their first year in 2016.

Fri, April 14 at 7 pm • $13-$95 • Spokane Arena • 720 W. Mallon • ticketswest.com • 242-7462