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Sanders honored by AFL

Shock's Terrance Sanders bolts downfield on a 52-yard kickoff return for touchdown. (Colin Mulvany)
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com(509) 459-5585
Shock's Terrance Sanders bolts downfield on a 52-yard kickoff return for touchdown. (Colin Mulvany)
Shock's Terrance Sanders bolts downfield on a 52-yard kickoff return for touchdown. (Colin Mulvany) Buy this photo

Spokane’s Terrance Sanders, recently selected to the All-AFL first team as a kick returner, was named playmaker of the year at the league’s awards ceremony Thursday night..

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Spokane’s Terrance Sanders was named playmaker of the year at the Arena Football League’s awards ceremony Thursday night in Cleveland.

Sanders returned four kickoffs and one missed field goal for touchdowns. The veteran defensive back also had 11 interceptions, 16 pass break-ups and 71 tackles. He has earned All-AFL honors the last three seasons.

Arizona quarterback Nick Davila was named league MVP and offensive player of the year. San Jose’s Jason Stewart was voted defensive player of the year. Cleveland’s Steve Thonn was named coach of the year.

Cleveland entertains Arizona on Saturday in ArenaBowl XXVII.

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