Orlando Predators Play First Home Game of Season May 7th
Local News Staff 
The Orlando Predators are back with a bang this year. In the wake of their recent victory over the San Antonio Gunslingers, the Predators will be playing their first home game of the season on Saturday, May 7.
This year marks the second in a row under new management for the team with a unique array of players whose talent and arena football experience continue to energize fans and players alike to a fever pitch.
The Pred's home opener on May 7th at the Amway Center also coincides with Military Appreciation Night, kicking off at 7 PM.
Among the many fan favorites returning this year is starting center DeQuan Murray. Murray's gravitas and enthusiasm for the game inspired his fellow players last season and many have high hopes he will continue to do so this year. In addition to their faith in Murray, with fans seeing game one as a good omen, all eyes remain focused on the promising sustaining leadership of head Coach Jeff Higgins, who promises to cultivate a style of football that is filled with momentum and action.
Higgins expressed optimism about the season, punning about moniker given to Amway Center when the Preds are playing: "The jungle is where you find the predators, and that's all I have to say about that"!
Following a rigorous pre-season camp, the coaching staff compiled a "Watch List" of veteran players predicted to make an impact this year:
Dequan Murray – OL/DL – Returning Starter
Daryl Myers – WR/LB – 2nd Year
Lonnie Outlaw – WR/DB – 2nd Year
Kewan Alfred - FB/LB – 2nd Year
Darren Clark – WR/DB – Arena League Veteran
Freddie Booth Lloyd – OL/DL/FB – Returning Starter
Brandon Fuentes – WR/DB – Returning Starter
Rakeem Cato – QB
Predators' fans may purchase tickets at Orlandopredatorsfootball.com.
Kenny McEntyre, a former Kansas State football player and NAL defensive back, relaunched the team in January of 2019. The current owners, Nate Starling and John Cheney, will be hosting a kick-off press conference on May 4th from 3-4 PM at Full Sail University. The Orlando Predators are affiliated with the National Arena League (NAL).
