Lewis Earns Defensive Player of the Week
Iowa’s Mike Lewis Recognized by AFL for Week 12 Honors

DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers defensive lineman Mike Lewis was named the Arena Football League’s Riddell Defensive Player of the Week, the League announced today. 

Lewis (6-2, 260, Adrian) collected seven tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup in Iowa’s 58-48 victory over the Orlando Predators in Week 12. He also moved past B.J. Cohen for fifth place on the AFL’s career sack leaders list, bringing his five-year total to 47.5 in the game. 2014 is Lewis’ fifth in the Arena Football League. So far this season, he has tallied 9.5 sacks for a loss of 53 yards. In addition, Lewis has accounted for 27 total tackles and has served as one of the leaders of the Barnstormers defensive line.

The Iowa Barnstormers return home on Saturday, June 14 just in time to celebrate Father’s Day. Also in spirit of National Guard Night, the Barnstormers will be giving away an exclusive camouflage hat, sponsored by Scrap Processors Inc. Hat giveaway will be available while supplies last. Tickets for this event and any other regular season game may be purchased at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office or by calling the Barnstormers at 515-633-2255. For all of the latest Barnstormers information log onto www.theiowabarnstormers.com.

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