JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Sharks (0-2) will have their home opener at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday, April 6th against defending IFL champions, the Bay Area Panthers (1-0). 

The Bay Area Panthers started their season last week at home against the Arizona Rattlers. The Panthers put away the game at 47-41 with WR J.T. Stokes scoring a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter. Rookie QB Daquan Neal passed for 152 yards and four rushing touchdowns, with one passing touchdown. This is Neal's first season with the Bay Area Panthers. 
 

The Sharks come into this weekend 0-2 after a narrow 33-39 loss to Vegas. WR Kamrin Solomon had three receiving touchdowns, keeping the Sharks alive during the game. QB Conor Blount passed for 167 yards with three touchdowns. Kicker Frankie Onate had two field goals in the second and third quarter and one deuce. 
 

The Sharks are eager to learn from their mistakes and come back for a win in the Tank tomorrow night. 
 

It's Western Night so grab your boots and cowboy hats, you won't want to miss the drop of our 2023 NAL Championship banner on opening night. 
 

For tickets call 904-621-0700 or visit jaxsharks.com. 
 

About the Jacksonville Sharks

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The 4X Champions play all their home games on True Vet Field at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Season tickets for the 2024 season are now available. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700 or visit https://www.jaxsharks.com/shark-nation-memberships. Follow the Sharks on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.