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Digest: Slam win another title

Slam win another title The St. Louis Slam scored three first-quarter touchdowns and went on to a 42-15 victory over the Tampa Bay Inferno in the Women’s Football Alliance Division II championship game Friday night in Pittsburgh. The win gives the Slam (10-1) back-to-back national titles. The Slam, who also won a championship in 2009,…

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Championship Weekend: The stories behind the games

“Could the story lines be any better?”—  Terry Lister, head coach, Mile High Blaze DIVISION 2: ST. LOUIS SLAM WIN D2 Championship! Back-to-back!DIVISION 3: Arkansas Wildcats Defeat Orlando Anarchy, 42-26 Good stories don’t necessarily make great games, but Coach Lister thinks that the stories can make the games more compelling.  Below, he shares his insight about the…

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Seeking Back-To-Back National Titles, SLAM Football Plays At Friday’s WFA Tier II Finale

During the past few weeks in social media posts, members of the St. Louis SLAM women’s tackle football squad have jovially been typing the phrase, “Return to the ‘Ship.” Photo Credit: Bob Dunnell That directly meant the Tier II national championship game for the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) and a potential voyage to that specific encounter by the defending queen pins…

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SLAM Football Returns To WFA Tier II Title Game With Semifinal Win

(ST. LOUIS, MO) For the second straight year, the St. Louis SLAM women’s tackle football franchise will compete in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) Tier II trophy game. This comes following St. Louis’ 43-21 Tier II semifinal victory over the Mile High Blaze Saturday at St. Mary’s High School. With the victory, the SLAM (9-1) plays the Tampa Bay Inferno (11-0) on Friday, July 21 at…

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One Win Away From WFA Title Game, SLAM Football Plays At Home Saturday

Photo Credit: Bob Dunnell The St. Louis SLAM women’s tackle football franchise is one victory away from reaching a national championship game for a second straight season. In order to secure a trophy trip, the tough task ahead is upending an imposing, undefeated team. The SLAM, currently 8-1 and defending Tier II titlists of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), host the Mile…

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SLAM Football Extinguishes Blaze In WFA Playoff Quarterfinal

(ST. LOUIS, MO) For St. Louis SLAM fans that purchased a ticket for the team’s post-season opener at St. Mary’s High School Saturday night, they certainly received their money’s worth. Photo Credit: Bob Dunnell For the defending Tier II National Champions of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), double-digits recorded in the touchdown column was the highlight. Propelled by a 34-0…

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SLAM Football Eyes WFA Playoff Quarterfinal Prize At Home Saturday

Photo Credit: Mick Lite Photography For the St. Louis SLAM women’s tackle football franchise…the magic number is currently “3.” That would be the amount of victories the defending Women’s Football Alliance Tier II National Champions needs in order to claim back-to-back titles. The quest for win number one takes place on home turf this Saturday at 7 p.m. as St. Louis (7-1) tangles…

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Eleven SLAM Players Named WFA All-Americans

Photo Credit: Mick Lite Photography The Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) revealed their 2017 All-Americans Thursday and the listing contained 11 players from the St. Louis SLAM. Six made the WFA American Conference All-American First Team and will compete in a July 22 exhibition during the governing body’s Championship Weekend held in Pittsburgh, PA. A half-dozen SLAM defensive specialists and five members…

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Undefeated SLAM Football Faces Higher-Ranked Chicago In Saturday Regular Season Finale

If the St. Louis SLAM women’s tackle football franchise wishes to finish their regular season undefeated, they literally have to put forth their best performance on the field this weekend…and perform it at the opposition’s lair. Photo Credit: Mick Lite Photography The 7-0 SLAM, the current defending Tier II National Champions of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), challenges the Chicago Force (6-1) at 6…

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SLAM Football’s First Half Push Keeps Record Perfect

(INNER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN) A consistent methodology by the undefeated St. Louis SLAM women’s pro tackle football franchise was once again implemented at their 35-21 road victory against the Minnesota Vixen Saturday night. Photo Credit: Mick Lite Photography Start with an early first quarter touchdown followed by an overwhelming defensive stop. Repeat the pattern as the half progresses, building towards a comfortable…