GAME TIME

The game: Mahoning Valley Thunder (1-7) vs. Albany Conquest (3-5)

Site: Cortland Banks Field at the Chevrolet Centre (6,000)

Kickoff: Saturday, 7:05 p.m.

Tickets: Available by calling the Thunder (330-758-4232) or at the Chevrolet Centre box office.

Series history: The Thunder leads 3-1, including a 59-33 win in the season opener at the Chevy Centre. Albany’s only win came April 26, 61-49 in Albany.

Losing streaks: The Thunder have lost seven straight games since that season-opening win, while the Conquest have lost four straight since their April 26 win over Mahoning Valley.

Players to watch: Thunder LB John Tackmann has been one of the most versatile players in af2. He leads the team with 36 tackles and has scored 10 touchdowns in just 21 rushing attempts. Tackmann also has an interception and is the holder on field goal and extra point attempts. … Conquest WR Chris Bocage has had five straight games of over 200 all-purpose yards. He is second in af2 with 221.3 all-purpose yards per game.

Up next: The Thunder goes back on the road to face Quad City in Moline, Ill., June 6 at 8 p.m.

The Vindicator