Archive for 2010
THANK YOU!
Posted by: IngeM66 | Comments
The St. Louis SLAM would like to say THANKS to all of our sponsors, family members, friends, volunteers, and fans that have followed us and supported us in 2010. We truly appreciate your support and we hope to see you again in 2011!
SLAM WIN 52-26 VS. JACKSONVILLE
Posted by: IngeM66 | CommentsSLAM WIN IN JACKSONVILLE, ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS
The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team was dominant in their quarterfinal playoff game against the Jacksonville Dixie Blues, winning 52-26. For the second season in a row, St. Louis and Jacksonville faced each other in the second round of the playoffs. The SLAM was able to slow down the potent Dixie Blues offense, while the SLAM offense scored at will. The SLAM is 10-0 in 2010, and now advances to the semifinal round to take on the Columbus Comets.
The SLAM offense was unstoppable in Jacksonville on Saturday. Quarterback, Liz Lacy, threw for 224 total yards, connecting with wide receiver, Kate Evers, 8 times for 150 yards. Tailback, Toya Brown led the rushing attack with 75 yards on 13 carries and 3 touchdowns. Brown (124 return yards) also returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown. Chris ”The Bus” Hampton rushed for 70 yards on 11 carries and added 2 receptions for 18 yards.
Defensively, the SLAM defense started off slow, but contained a dangerous Dixie Blues offense. They held the Dixie Blues offense, which averages to 45 points per game, to only 26 points, their lowest output of the season. SLAM safety, Melodie Carr, led the SLAM in tackles in the game with 10 and added a fumble recovery. Linebacker, Rachel Hinkle, racked up 7 tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, while corner, Gail Graff, shut down receivers and recorded 6 tackles in the game.
The SLAM now head to Columbus for a semifinal matchup on July 17, 2010. For more playoff and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.
SLAM win first round playoff game against Cleveland Fusion 50-23.
Posted by: IngeM66 | CommentsSLAM ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND WITH WIN OVER CLEVELAND
The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team won their first round WFA playoff game at home on Saturday with a score of 50-23 over the Cleveland Fusion. In the first ever meeting between these two teams, the game began as a nail biter, with both teams running up the scoreboard. The SLAM was able to slow down the Cleveland offense, however, and come out victorious. The SLAM is now 9-0 in 2010 and moves on to the second round to face the Jacksonville Dixie Blues.
Cleveland was unable to contain the many weapons of the SLAM offense on Saturday. Wide receiver, Kate Evers, recorded 95 rushing yards, 72 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns in the game. Chris ”The Bus” Hampton dominated on the ground with 99 yards on 13 carries, and rookie tailback, Taylor Hay added 69 yards and a TD on only 3 carries. Quarterback, Liz Lacy (166 yards passing) spread the ball around to her receivers, including Gail Graff, who broke a tackle for a TD on a 69 yard reception.
The SLAM defense struggled to contain Cleveland quarterback, Danisha Garrison (178 yards rushing), but despite giving up yards, they held the Fusion to only 23 points. SLAM linebacker, Tiara Pettis (18 tackles), continues to lead the league in tackles, while fellow SLAM linebacker, Kelly Kozlen (13 tackles), is close behind. Corner, Trecia Buckner, stepped up big with 7 tackles and a forced fumble against Cleveland.
The SLAM now head to Jacksonville, Florida, to take on the Dixie Blues in the second round on July 10, 2010. For more playoff and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.
