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 asking fans to fill the stadium in support of the home team. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm 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.
The St. Louis SLAM women’s full contact football team is in the midst of another winning season, with a record of 7-0 in 2010. The SLAM defense is one of the top defenses in the league with four shutouts on the season. This season, a new star has emerged for the SLAM in linebacker, Tiara Pettis. Pettis has become one of the hardest hitting and most dominant defensive players in the Women’s Football Alliance. Pettis is also a mathematics teacher at Hazelwood Central High School, balancing teaching with a hectic football schedule.
In her fourth season with the SLAM, linebacker and secondary mathematics teacher, Tiara Pettis, has become a force to be reckoned with in the WFA. She is the statistical and emotional leader of the SLAM defense and currently leads the league in tackles with 86 on the season. She has also registered 18 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, and 1 blocked kick.
Pettis and the SLAM defense will look to continue their dominance when they take on the Indiana Speed at home on Saturday, June 19, 2010. 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.
