FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Mid-Michigan could soon have another arena football option, as the Michigan Raptors work to build their roster for the 2027 season.
The Raptors held player tryouts Thursday night at the 810 Sports Center in Flint Township.
Athletes from across the state took part in drills and workouts as coaches evaluated players hoping to earn a spot on the team's roster.
The Flint-area session was the Raptors' second scheduled tryout as the organization searches for players ahead of next season.
Owner and head coach Jeff Pitock said the organization wants to build more than a competitive roster. He also wants to give Flint-area fans another entertainment option.
“I tell you what, if we get it and we have our way, we're going to put a team in front of the Flint community that's going to be electrifying and exciting,” Pitock said.
Pitock said he hopes the players selected for the roster will bring both competition and entertainment to the arena.
“I hope that there are going to be a lot of beasts that'll definitely put the entertainment in arena football,” he said.
The Raptors are preparing to compete in the American Indoor Football league in 2027.
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