Hammer hosts NK, Lorenzen

Published 3:48 am Friday, April 29, 2011

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s a big game against a big opponent and a big quarterback.

The Huntington Hammer host the UIFL power Northern Kentucky River Monsters and former Kentucky and NFL quarterback Jared Lorenzen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Big Sandy Arena.

Lorenzen was 30 of 40 for 327 yards and seven touchdowns in a 64-56 win over Saginaw last week as the River Monsters (8-1) became the first UIFL team to clinch a playoff berth.

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In addition to the special events planned with the local area Boy Scouts, performing at the game will be singers Jim, Valerie and Amy Gabehart.

Also, kids under 12 and anyone who comes dressed as a super hero will be admitted free.

Fans who show a military ID can buy one ticket and get a second one free.

A family of four can get four tickets for $44 that includes a food voucher.

Fans can enjoy beer for $2 at the start of the second quarter.