SLAM WIN 52-26 VS. JACKSONVILLE
BySLAM 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.
