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Rattlers visit Knight Hawks in conference rematch

The Arizona Rattlers come out to the field before facing the Northern Arizona Wranglers on April 26, 2025. Credits: Matt Hinshaw/Arizona Rattlers
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HENDERSON — The Arizona Rattlers go out of state this weekend to face off against the Vegas Knight Hawks on Saturday, May 31.

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Rattlers Preview

Arizona Rattlers quarterback Dalton Sneed avoids tackles against the Bay Area Panthers on May 10, 2025. Credit - Matt Hinshaw

Arizona Rattlers VS Bay Area Panthers May 10, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Matt Hinshaw/Arizona Rattlers)

The Snakes come off another late-game thriller defeating the Northern Arizona Wranglers on May 24, 54-47.

In a tough back-and-forth game, Arizona erased a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter after being down 40-33. Quarterback Dalton Sneed threw a go-ahead touchdown to Isaiah Huston for the win in the last 23 seconds.

Arizona remains in first place in the Western Conference, boasting a 7-1 record so far this season.

Knight Hawks Preview

Arizona Rattlers running back Shannon Brooks is hit out of bounds after a catch by Vegas Knight Hawks on March 24, 2024. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Arizona Rattlers running back Shannon Brooks (3) is hit out of bounds after a catch by Vegas Knight Hawks defenders at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on March 24, 2024.

The Knight Hawks have lost two in a row and its latest defeat came against the San Diego Strike Force on May 25, 42-39.

Vegas had a 39-35 lead with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, its defense couldn’t stop San Diego from running into the end zone with three seconds left. The Strike Force only needed the rushing touchdown for the win.

Vegas sits third in the Western Conference with a 4-4 record.

The Last Game Between Arizona and Vegas

Arizona and Vegas last met on May 17 in Glendale, where the Snakes took a thrilling 50-47 victory.

Both teams meet again in Nevada on Saturday, May 31 at 6:05 p.m.

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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

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