the sioux falls storm were charter members of united indoor football (uif) in 2005 and were the first uif champions with a win over the sioux city bandits, 40–38 at sioux city. sioux falls won its second consecutive uif championship in 2006 at their home ground, the arena, defeating the lexington horseman 72–64 on july 29, 2006. quarterback terrance bryant was named united bowl ii mvp after throwing eight touchdowns in the match. defensive end nate fluit recorded 16.5 sacks in 2005 and 15.5 in 2006.