Sophia Hamade
Associate Communications Director
hamadesk@dukes.jmu.edu
Game Recap Week 2
The Virginia Beach Sharks and Columbia Salamanders competed in an offensive showdown this week. After a highly intense game the Sharks claimed a 147.8 – 108.52 victory over the Salamanders as well as clinched the No. 1 spot in the league. The Shark’s offense put points on the board early which created a consistent lead throughout the game. Quarterbacks Eli Manning and Andy Dalton completed over 360 passing yards making them the Shark’s leading scorers this week. Running back C.J. Anderson hustled for his team completing a one-handed catch, stretching over the line for a touchdown, and ended the game with 71 receiving yards. Although, the Salamanders did not go down without a fight. Jameis Winston and Matthew Stafford both completed over 500 passing yards to keep their team in the game. The results of this week’s game show great promise for the Shark’s upcoming season.
Matchup Preview
- Virginia Beach Sharks (2-0-0) will play the Las Vegas Rockets (1-1-0) in Week 3
- Wide Receiver Antonio Brown and Running Back LeSean McCoy are the leading scorers for Las Vegas coming out of Week 2 serving as a challenge for the Shark’s defense.
- Rockets tight end Jimmy Graham had reconstructive knee surgery during the offseason and is currently working back to his full potential.
- Rockets Running back, Doug Martin will miss three games and this week’s matchup due to leaving last game with a hamstring injury.
- Neither team have had current trades
- The Virginia Beach Sharks No. 1 and the Las Vegas Rockets are No. 7
Virginia Beach Sharks Season Notes
- Wide receiver A.J. Green has not been in practice this week due to a family matter. A last minute substitution for Green may be made this weekend in which Tyler Lockett will take the field for the Sharks.
- Virginia Beach could see another offensive threat developing in tight end Jack Doyle as he is expected to receive more playing time this week.
- Extensive rain fall, as much as 13 inches, in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas over the weekend continue to be a concern for locals and transportation safety. Drainage systems have peaked resulting in slow draining progress which is having an effect on transportation and traffic patterns.
- Citizen and player safety is the number one concern for the Virginia Beach Sharks as the corporation will be monitoring the situation carefully and acting accordingly.
- In order to help the community, Sharks players and staff will be participating in disaster relief work throughout the city.