05/28/2006 1:18 AM - The Spokane Shock returned home after spending the past two weeks on the road with a 68-63 win over the Quad City Steamwheelers in front of a near sell-out crowd (10,159) at the Spokane Arena.

Spokane Shock WR/LB Charles Frederick finally had the breakout game that he had been looking for all season.

Frederick, who earned the US ARMY Ironman of the Game award, had four touchdowns on the night and 130 all-purpose yards.

Shock Head Coach Chris Siegfried was pleased with his performance. “He just makes plays,” Siegfried explained. “He has a bright future in this league or in the NFL,” Siegfried said.

Frederick was happy to have such an impressive game at home. “I just wanted to come out and show what I could do,” Frederick said.

Steamwheelers Quarterback Tim Hicks, who had previously led the league in passing yards, threw two interceptions (both picked off by Shock DS Rob Keefe) and totalled only 169 yards before being pulled in the 2nd quarter for back-up Matt Pike.

Pike provided some offensive spark for the Steamwheelers, totaling 156 yards and 4 touchdowns, but it was not enough to overcome the Shock.

Spokane's defense keyed its victory, forcing 5 turnovers (3 INT, 2 FUM). The Shock returned the two fumbles for touchdowns as well as one of the interceptions. The other 2 interceptions were returned inside the Quad City 10-yard line, setting up easy scores for the offense.

The turning point of the game occurred in the 2nd quater. With Quad City leading 17-12 and driving for yet another touchdown, Frederick picked up a fumbled snap at his own one-yard line and raced untouched 49 yards down the sideline behind a bevy of blockers for the go-ahead touchdown.

The Shock opened the second half trailing 20-18 following a Quad City field goal to end the frist half, but a string of 4 touchdowns in the frst 6 minutes of the 3rd quater put the game out of reach. During that span, Keefe returned an interception for a touchdown and Frederick returned his second fumble for a score.

With 9 minutes remaining in the game, the Shock led 65-35. But a 23-3 run by the Steemwheelers to end the game made things interesting for those fans who stuck around.

The Shock will host the Central Valley Coyotes at the Spokane Arena next weekend on June 3rd.