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Women’s Football, Yes!

November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Author: Daniel Durany

There has been a sport that has been growing among females in North Texas. Most guys would probably guess volleyball, basketball, softball or soccer as the sport that has been growing among females, but it is none of those four sports that are mentioned.

Actually most people would think men and only men should play this sport, but women are playing this sport more than ever before known as football.Dallas Desire

There are several women’s football leagues across the United States such as Lingerie Football League, Independent Women’s Football League, and Women’s Football Alliance. Four teams from North Texas out of these three leagues are the Dallas Desire, Lone Star Mustangs, North Texas Knockouts and Dallas Diamonds.

The Dallas Desire is one of ten teams from the Lingerie Football League. This year, the Desire will be playing their home games at the Cotton Bowl Stadium and all of their games will be aired on MTV 2.

Lone Star Mustangs

The Women’s Football Alliance has the Lone Star Mustangs who started their first football season in 2009. In just their second year of existence in the league, Mustangs became league champions finishing with an undefeated record of 10-0. The Mustangs play their home games at Pennington Field in Bedford, TX and co-owned by LynMarie Liberty-Ellington and Mike Ellington. Back in January of 2010, one of the members from the Lone Star Mustangs became very popular instantly when she was on reality TV show, “I want to work for Diddy 2.”

In the Independent Women’s Football League, there will be two teams from North Texas at the start of 2011 football season. The newest team upcoming in the Metroplex is the North Texas Knockouts. The Knockouts team location is in Frisco owned by Lacresia Webster Gay and under her front staff is General Manager, Skye Garrett and Assistant General Manager, Cassidy Hill.

Dallas Diamonds

However, the team mostly familiar to North Texas fans of women’s football is the Dallas Diamonds who started the inaugural season in 2002 while participating in the Women’s Professional League and later moved to IWFL after the 2007 season. This year the Diamonds finished 7-1 during regular season and lost 45-43 to Sacramento Sirens in the conference championship game.

Even though the Diamonds fell short of the championship game, they are still a force to be taken very serious. Since the franchise has been started, the Diamonds have won four championships including three straight years from 2004-2006 in WPL. Their fourth championship occurred in 2008 while in the IWFL.

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2011 Semi Pro Football Tryouts

September 8, 2010 By 23 Comments

Here is the annual list of tryouts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for area semi pro football teams.

Fort Worth Avengers

Richland High
Sat 5pm
09/11/2010
fee: $30

for more info text only
972-904-1187

www.dfwavengers.com

Arlington Bulldogs

The Arlington Bulldogs Semi-Pro Football Organization is looking for players who are serious and interested in participating in a professional type football atmosphere. The Bulldogs organization will play at least 10 game in 2011 season, with the interest of player promotions. Players who wish to become professional athletes and have never been taken seriously THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!!

Arlington Bulldogs Semi-Pro Football Tryouts

When: October 9th, 2010 – October 31st 2010 (Every Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:30 -12:00 AM (Sat) 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Sun)
Where: Ferguson Junior High School
600 S. E. Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX
Please wear proper attire for tryouts (shorts, shirts, and cleats), etc.

Contact: Coach James Richardson (817-468-1442)

www.arlingtonbulldogs.org

North Texas Crunch

The North Texas Crunch and Owner/GM Larry Hendrix announced today that the team will hold their first tryout of
the year on Friday Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Southlake, Texas. The tryout will take place at
Velocity Sports Performance located at 1800 East Highway 114 in Southlake, TX. Registration
and warm-up will begin at 2:00pm with the tryout starting at 2:30pm.
COST: $40 – advanced registration most be in by September 26th 2010,
Pay on-line at www.crunchfootball.net or Money orders should be mailed in with
application to:
Kaufman County Crunch Indoor Football
PO BOX 342
Forney, Texas 75126
$55 day of tryout (Cash Only)
PLAYERS EVALUATED IN:
40 yard dash
20 yard shuttle
Standing Broad Jump
Bench Press (225)
Vertical
Workout evaluating football skills
ATTIRE: Non-Padded workout (No Pads Needed) turf shoes only NO molded cleats
New Head Coach Garry Shubert is excited to start building another championship caliber team
for the 2011 season. “I look forward to getting back on the field and finding players to bring
another championship team to the people of Southlake,” said Shubert. He also commented that
“We are very excited to announce our first tryout for the 2011 season; you simply don’t know
where the next great player will come from.”

www.crunchfootball.net

DFW Heat, New Men’s Football Team

DFW Heat Football Tryouts
September 18, 2010 – 10:00 AM

The DFW Heat Football Organization tryouts will be held September 18th and 25th 2010 at Richland High School from 10am – 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come out and tryout for the team. In order to make registration as smoothly as possible please bring the following to tryouts:

Photo ID
Insurance Card (If Applicable)
$25 Registration/Tryout Fee

IF YOU REFER TWO OR MORE FRIENDS TO TRYOUT IN A CRITICAL POSITION (OL/DL) YOU WILL RECIEVE A $5 TRYOUT REGISTRATION DISCOUNT!

Please bring all necessary Pads, Water, Helmets, and Gloves if needed. We will be holding many different tryout events so please come prepared to BRING THE HEAT!

www.dfwheatfootball.com

Dallas Diamonds, Women’s Football Team

Download Flyer

www.dallasdiamondsfootball.com

North Texas Knockouts, New Women’s Football Team

Oct 9th Griggs field 2200 Hugo (near Central Expwy & Hall) 10am to 12pm
Oct 30th Tommy Allen field 6900 Bonnieview (near Bonnieview & LBJ) 10am to 12pm
Nov 6th Veteran’s Park 4600 Veterans (near Lancaster & Ledbetter) 10am to 12pm
Nov 30th 13th  Tommy Allen field 10am to 12pm
It costs $35 to tryout and wear comfortable clothes, Athletic shoes, bring cleats if you have them. Must be 18 years old and have proof of medical insurance. Contact Skye Garrett at info@northtexasknockouts if you have any questions.

If you would like to announce a tryout or tryout information, you are free to add it in the comments below.

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Mustangs Win National Title

August 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Mustangs National Champsions

Mustangs win the National Championship





The Mustangs rally to defeat the Columbus Comets 16-12

August 8, 2010, LonestarMustangs.com–With 4 lead changes, the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) National Championship lived up to the hype. It was a true battle between the best 2 women’s football teams in the Nation. Multiple weapons, a lethal passing attack, quick running backs, and an unbreakable defense describes both the Columbus Comets and the Lone Star Mustangs.

Both teams can score on the ground and in the air. Both teams were in the top 5 in points scored and the top 2 in points allowed. The Mustangs averaged 283 rushing yards per game and 180 passing yards per game. The Comets averaged 235 rushing yards per game and 155 yards per game in the air. This had the makings of a great match-up, and fans were not disappointed.

Early in the first quarter the Comets struck first marching down the field and scoring on a 22 yard pass from Crystal Davis to Kimberly Kleese making it 6-0. This marked the very first time this season that the Lone Star Mustangs trailed to any opponent in 2010.

The Mustangs came back strong with a 32 yard touchdown run by Odessa Jenkins. After Brittany Satterwhite made the two point conversion, the Mustangs took the lead 8-6. This was the first sign of life from the Mustang offense that started with the big game jitters, but was able to calm down and adjust to the movement of the defense.

In the second quarter the Comets struck on the ground with a rushing touchdown by Shelley Gates making it 12 to 8. This was the score at halftime and again the second of the two times the Mustangs have been behind this season.

Although the Mustangs were behind at the half, the demeanor at halftime was not one of defeat, but one of confidence that this team would rise to the occasion as they have throughout the many trials of this season.

The third quarter belonged to both defenses, but a long drive by the Mustangs had the Comets losing the battle of field position. Deep in their own end zone the Comets were forced to punt and two plays later, Oddessa Jenkins earned her second rushing touchdown with 9 minutes left in the game. The 2-point conversion was successful after Brittany Bushman connected with Etta Maytubby giving the Mustangs a 16-12 lead.

The Mustang defense which seemed to get stronger as the game progressed came up big stopping the Comets on the their first of two chances to win the game. The defensive line kept pressure on the QB and caused a few forced throws by the Comets.

With 1 minute left in the game, the WFA MVP of the League, Odessa Jenkins intercepted the ball on the 41 yard line, stopping the Comets drive and securing the Lone Star Mustangs place in women’s football history. Congratulations to the Lone Star Mustangs, WFA National Champions!

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Mustangs Move to WFA Championship Game

July 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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DFW, TX – July 17, 2010–The Lone Star Mustangs defeated the Las Vegas Showgirlz 8-6 to
win the American Conference Championship of the Women’s Football Alliance. They will
travel back to Las Vegas for the big game against the Columbus Comets of Ohio on July
31st!

The Mustangs’ single touchdown came from the one they call “Yellow Shoes” Odessa
Jenkins. Brittany Satterwhite added the two points that ended up being the deciding factor
in the game. Casey Ray-Tribble had an interception early in the game and Stuff Spencer
sealed the deal by intercepting a pass with 1:40 left on the clock and the Showgirlz were
driving. With the exception of one big play from the Showgirlz, the Mustangs’ Black Shirt
defense was able to shut down the passing game when it counted.

With this victory, the Mustangs move to 10-0 on the season and have only one game
left on their schedule against the Columbus Comets for all of the marbles!

Support your Lone Star Mustangs in their effort to get to and win the championship game!

National Championship Poster

Mustangs make it to the championship game

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Dallas Diamonds Announce All-Stars

July 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
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July 23, 2010, Dallas, TX–The Dallas Diamonds are proud to announce eleven electrets’ to the 2010 All Star game this July in Round Rock, Texas.

Alberta Fitcheard-Brydson, Jessica Springer, Danilynn Welniak, Jennifer Welter and Coach Karen Seimears all made first team selections.

Alberta Fitcheard-Brydson has been a Diamond since 2003 and has been selected as an All Star every season that she has taken the field. She has also been the recipient of various Diamonds awards including Defensive MVP, and Special Teams MVP.

Jessica Springer returns to the All Star spotlight for the 8th time in her career. Since joining the Diamonds she has amassed three league MVP titles and was voted team MVP in all but one season.

Danilynn Welniak, one of the Diamonds go-to players since joining the team in 2007 plays wide receiver, running back, corner and special teams. She will be making her 1st trip to the All Star game this year as an honoree.

Jennifer Welter a consistent playmaker for the Diamonds on defense & special teams for the past 9 seasons has been elected to the All Star team every year since our inclusion. She is the reigning Diamonds Special Teams MVP, causing much havoc whenever the ball is kicked off.

Karen Seimears is now a four time Pro Bowl honoree (two as a player and two as a coach) and called plays as offensive coordinator for the Diamonds this season.

Alternates, Monica Foster, Angelica Grayson, Tiffany Meyer, Val Murwaka,Umeeki Webb and Emily Tidwell Williams will also represent the purple and black in Round Rock.

The Diamonds participated in the All-Star game on July 25th.

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Dallas Diamonds to Play in Conference Championship

July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The success of women’s football in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is evident as the Diamonds have moved on the the conference championship game in the Independent Women’s Football League.  The Diamonds knocked off the Chicago Force for the Midwest Division Championship 27-20.

The Diamonds will be traveling to Sacramento to take on the Sirens.

Conference Championship

Conference Championship Game



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Mustangs Move to Round Two

July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Keller, TX – June 26, 2010 – The Lone Star Mustangs defeated the Pacific Warriors 38-14
in the first round of the Women’s Football Alliance 2010 playoffs. This brings the Mustangs
to a record of 8-0 and sets them up for a great match-up versus the Iowa Thunder in Des
Moines on July 10, 2010 at 7 PM.

Mustangs Logo

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The Pacific Warriors overcame a lot of adversity just to make it to the game in Keller,
TX. The best laid travel plans of WFA teams often go awry. However, they pulled together
as a team to take on the Mustangs. It was quite obvious from the opening kickoff why the
Pacific Warriors and Mustangs were in the playoffs. There was a lot of hard hitting and
tough battles happening on every play. While injuries were minimal, it is certain that the
bumps and bruises from this game will be visible for the next two weeks.

The Mustangs continued their stingy ways on the Black Shirt Defense holding the
Pacific Warriors well below their average 30 points per game through the regular season.
It took a great team effort on the part of the Mustangs as the Pacific Warriors brought a
huge offensive line and excellent running back to do battle.

The Mustangs Nasty Offense also continued its normal ways by posting 38 points
against the Warriors. The Mustangs showed their diversity by playing with both speed and
power on the ground and an effective air attack.

The Mustangs look forward to another great playoff game against the Iowa Thunder!

Mustangs Named All-American

The following players have been chosen by the coaches in the Women’s Football
Alliance, with consideration of their season statistics, as the best players of their position in
the Women’s Football Alliance. Congratulations to these Mustangs and to the team
members that have supported them. The 1st Team All-Americans will have the opportunity
to play in the All-American game in Las Vegas, NV on July 31st….that is if they are not
playing in the championship game on the same day!

First Team All-Americans Second Team All-Americans
QB – Brittany Bushman TE – Etta Maytubby
RB – Odessa Jenkins
FB – Stephanie Wakefield
WR – Melissa Beach
TE – Yolanda Grant
C – Tamra Kelley
DE – Lorrie Newman
DT – Alex Harvey
LB – Jennifer Hull

Info Credit: www.LonestarMustangs.com

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Dallas Diamonds Update

May 20, 2010 By 1 Comment

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DFWfootball Wire Services


Final Regular Season Game sets tone for Playoffs.

Your browser may not support display of this image. The Diamonds left Kansas City in April with a loss on their schedule but a sense of urgency. They knew what they would need to do to prepare for a rematch with the 2009 Champion Tribe come May 22. It would be a rematch they would be prepare hard for.

The last time the two Titans did battle, QB Jenny Schmidt led her KC team to a 28-21 victory in the final minutes of the game and connected several times with the nights favorite WR target, #14 Regan Campbell. It was a long ride to KC and an even longer ride home. Dallas hopes to return the somber favor when KC comes to town next Saturday night.

Dallas will counteract with longtime veteran QB, #14 Monica Foster and her arsenal of offensive talent including fan favorites Jessica Springer #46, Rachel May #82 and Dani Lynn Welniak. Look to see rookies Tiffany Hill #4 and Tan Champion #22 step up as well.

The Tribe and Diamonds are on a similar path this season. The Diamonds have only given up 49 points all season in comparison to the 31 points the Tribe have given up against opposing teams. Kansas City suffered their first loss May 1 against the Chicago Force in one of the closest games of the season 12-14. All three teams are in the Western Conference, Midwest division and vying for first place and top seeding in the playoffs.

This is the Diamonds final regular season home game and you know the intensity will be elevated to playoff status. Neither team wants to add another loss to their record. Both want the momentum going into the playoffs. The kickoff is scheduled for 3pm in the afternoon and we will see if the Texas heat will play a part in the matchup. May isn’t always the most predictable but you can bet this will be the hottest matchup of the week.

Diamonds to Induct Players into Ring of Honor.

Four time League Champions, the Dallas Diamonds are set to unveil their Ring of Honor at the final home game of the regular season. Voting is over for the first year of the Ring of Honor and inductees will be announced May 22, 2010. Join us for the celebration as your 2010 Dallas Diamonds defend the dynasty and try to avenge their only loss of the season, against the Kansas City Tribe.

To be eligible a Nominee must have been in the Diamonds organization for 3 seasons in the capacity of player, coach, administrative or medical staff, and retired for 2 seasons prior to the season of induction.

The ceremony with include a presentation of a Ring of Honor banner displayed at all home games, a plaque denoting Ring of Honor Status and a special Inductee polo shirt.

The Diamonds home stadium is Pennington field, located at 1501 Central Drive in Bedford Texas . Kick off is at 3pm. From more information and tickets visit www.dallasdiamondsfootball.com or www.iwflsports.com or call 817-690-3126.

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Lone Star Mustangs 2010 Schedule

February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Mustangs helmet

The Lone Star Mustangs are getting ready for the 2010 season.  The Mustangs were successful in their first year, and they will be looking to make a playoff run.  The Mustangs will have to replace All American Defensive End Ebony Jones who won the reality show “I Want to Work for Diddy.”

You can learn more about the Mustangs who compete in the Women’s Football Alliance by visiting their website.

2010 Schedule

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Ebony Wants to Work for Diddy

December 8, 2009 By 1 Comment

Our friend Ebony Jones is a contestant on the reality show “I Want to Work for Diddy.” If you watch the show, be sure to vote for Ebony. I am not sure what that will do for the All-American defensive end for the Lone Star Mustangs should she win. Maybe Diddy will let her play next year when the season rolls around.

Mustangs

Mustangs

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