SLAM 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.

The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team was tested in their last game of the season, but finished off their third consecutive undefeated regular season with a record of 8-0 by defeating the Indiana Speed at home 16-14. The SLAM opened up the scoring in the first half with a touchdown run by tailback, Toya “Turtle Brown”. The Speed then answered with two consecutive passing touchdowns to take the lead at 14-7. The SLAM responded with a touchdown pass of their own from quarterback, Liz Lacy, to wide receiver, Kate Evers, for Evers’ 10th touchdown of the season. The SLAM missed the extra point and entered halftime down 14-13. The second half was dominated by defense and turnovers. The only score came with a field goal from rookie SLAM kicker, Taylor Hay. Hay’s kick put the SLAM ahead for good and completed an undefeated regular season.

The SLAM now host the first round of the playoffs this Saturday, June 26, 2010. The SLAM are moliva fans to fill the stadium in support of the home team. Kickoff is set for moliva at Oakville High School. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors, $6 for children. For more game day and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.

The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team was victorious on the road in Iowa on Saturday, defeating the Iowa Thunder 37-14. The SLAM is now 7-0 in 2010 and has secured a playoff spot. The Thunder fell to 5-2 on the season. The SLAM were fast out of the gates, building a large lead in the first half, but the Thunder fought back in the second half, scoring 14 points.

The SLAM defense remains one of the most dominant defenses in the WFA, allowing only 26 points in 7 games in 2010. Linebacker, Tiara Pettis (11 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss), continues to have the best season of her football career. She has now recorded 97 tackles in the 2010 season, with one more regular season game remaining. Middle linebacker, Kelly Kozlen (8 tackles), also remains in the top five in the league in tackles with 83. Safety, Melodie Carr (6 tackles, 1 interception) is having a breakout season in her second year for the SLAM.

SLAM wide receiver, Kate Evers, was named a WFA “Player of the Week” after her performance against the Thunder. Evers recorded 87 rushing yards, 63 receiving yards, 20 kick return yards, and 3 touchdowns in the game. Chris “The Bus” Hampton dominated on the ground with 79 yards on 18 carries, and tailbacks Toya “Turtle” Brown and Pat Riggins punched the ball into the end zone. Kicker, Taylor Hay, completed the scoring with a 39 yard field goal.

The SLAM now head into a bye week and next play at home on June 19, 2010, against the Indiana Speed. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm at Oakville High School. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for children. For more game day and ticket information please visit the website at www.stlslam.com or contact the SLAM at slamfootball@hotmail.com.