CLEVELAND - The Shock kicked off the 2013 Net 10 Wireless Arena Football League season this weekend on the road against the Cleveland Gladiators. Shock QB Erik Meyer led the Shock to a 67-41 win while accounting for 9 total touchdowns on the day (8 passing, 1 rushing).

The Shock opened the first quarter with a five minute drive, capped off by a short touchdown pass from QB Erik Meyer to WR Adron Tennell. On Cleveland's opening possession, Gladiator QB Zbydniewski was sacked and stripped by Shock DL Marc Schiechl that resulted in the Shock taking over on the Cleveland one-yard line. Shock WR Tennell scored his second touchdown of the day, taking the hand-off and walking into the end zone to give Spokane a 13-0 lead.

Spokane posted four touchdowns before the end of the half. Shock WR Adron Tennell hauled in two receiving touchdowns, bringing his total to 4 touchdowns in the first half (three receiving, one rushing) while rookie Shock WR Kamar Jorden hauled in two touchdowns as well, giving Spokane the 40-20 lead to close out the first half.

Second half action would continue to highlight the on-point offense of the Shock, accompanied by a strong defensive performance to extend Spokane's hold on the lead. After Cleveland was able to score on a 4-yd touchdown run by FB Steiner on their opening drive to bring the game back within two scores, Shock QB Erik Meyer again found Adron Tennell in the end zone to put the Shock up 46-27. Spokane's defense held Cleveland to their second four-and-out of the game, taking over in the red zone and opening up a short bootleg touchdown run by Shock QB Erik Meyer extended the lead and end all hopes of a Cleveland comeback.

Closing out the final quarter of play, Shock defensive lineman Marc Schiechl stepped in to play the fullback position after OL Tyrone Novikoff suffered a first quarter injury that kept him out for the game. Shock QB Erik Meyer found FB Schiechl on a quick out route and by making a diving reception, Schiechl recorded his first reception and receiving touchdown of his AFL career. Spokane went on to close the game out by a final score of 67-41.

Shock QB Erik Meyer finished the game completing 32 of 42 passes for 284 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Spokane begins preparations for this week's match up as they go back on the road to take on the Chicago Rush on Sunday.