PM: Shock, Storm Battling @ Arena

Spokane  Shock quarterback Kyle Rowley gets solid protection from his line as he throws a touchdown to Shaun Kauleinamoku in first half action against the Arizona Rattlers at the  Spokane Arena last month. Rowley is facing a stiff Storm rush afternoon as they began ArenaBowl championship play at 5 o’clock against the visiting Tampa Bay Storm at Spokane Arena. Jim Meehan’s SR story about today’s game here . And: Folo Ryan Pitts’ Twitter from game here . (SR file photo: Christopher Anderson)

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Question: Anyone dare to predict final score?