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Former Aztecs lead Fleet to last-second victory

March 10, 2019, 12:03 pm
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SDCCU STADIUM (03/09/2019) San Diego State alum Kameron Kelly notched three interceptions, one which was returned for a touchdown, but the San Diego Fleet (3-2) still needed a 44-yard field goal from fellow Aztec Donny Hageman to pull off a 27-25 win over the Salt Lake Stallions (1-4) as time expired.

With 57 seconds left to play, the Fleet were hanging on to a 24-17 lead, but Stallions' quarterback Josh Woodrum completed a seven-yard touchdown strike to Nick Truesdell that cut the lead to 24-23.

Required to go for two since there are no extra point kicks in this league, Woodrum avoided multiple defenders until he found Kenny Bell open in the corner of the end zone, giving Salt Lake the 25-24 advantage.

With 47 seconds remaining, Mike Bercovici hit Dontez Ford deep to put San Diego in field goal range, setting Hageman up for the epic game-winner.

Kelly is the first player to record three takeaways in a single AAF game. Safety Jordan Martin found the end zone on defense after taking a fumble return 41 yards to the house.

In his first start since week one, Bercovici put up a team-record 304 passing yards and threw his first career touchdown pass to tight end Ben Johnson, which gave the Fleet a 18-11 lead to close the third quarter.

Off to a 3-0 start at home, the Fleet returns to SDCCU Stadium next week to host the Birmingham Iron.


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SDFN Players of the Week (March 9, 2019)

March 11, 2019, 6:08 pm
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Following another action-packed weekend, we congratulate our latest Players of the Week recipients.

Offense


WR Julian Stafford, San Diego Strike Force
(4 Catches for 75 Yards & 2 TDs vs. Cedar Rapids)

Defense


DB Kameron Kelly, San Diego Fleet
(3 Interceptions, 1 Returned for TD vs. Salt Lake)
First three-turnover game in Alliance of American Football history.

Special Teams


K Donny Hageman, San Diego Fleet
(3/4 Field Goals, 44-yard Game-Winner vs. Salt Lake)
First game-winning score in Alliance of American Football history.
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Fleet falls to Birmingham on last-second kick

March 18, 2019, 11:37 am
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SDCCU STADIUM (03/17/2019) Last week, the San Diego Fleet (3-3) became the first team in The Alliance to win on a score as time expired. Last night, the Birmingham Iron (4-2) returned the favor with a buzzer-beating 44-yard field goal by Nick Novak, handing the Fleet its first-ever home loss.

Dontez Ford became the first player in Fleet history to cross the 100-yard receiving mark with his three-catch, 183-yard performance. Ford left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.

Birmingham quarterback and Chula Vista native Luis Perez threw for a career-high 359 yards, going 27-for-49 with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Next week the Fleet will kickoff a three-game road slate when they visit the Arizona Hotshots.


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SDFN Player of the Week (March 17, 2019)

March 20, 2019, 8:57 am
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WR Dontez Ford, San Diego Fleet
(3 Catches for 183 Yards vs. Birmingham)

For the third straight outing, Dontez Ford led the Fleet in receiving yards. In last weekend's loss to the Birmingham Iron, he put up a team-record 183 yards, including two of  the Fleet’s longest receptions of the season (72 & 70 yards). Ford also became the first receiver in team history to cross the 100-yard mark, despite leaving the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury.
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Fleet aims to keep postseason hopes alive at Arizona

March 22, 2019, 1:38 pm
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🏈 San Diego Fleet (3-3) at Arizona Hotshots (3-3)
✈ Tempe, Arizona (Sun Devil Stadium)
📅 Sunday, March 24th 🕐 1:00 PM (PT)
📺 CBS Sports 📻 XTRA 1360

Following a heartbreaking last-second loss to Birmingham, the San Diego Fleet heads into a three-game road slate fighting for their playoff lives. With just four games left in the regular season, every contest will be critical, beginning with the Arizona Hotshots, who currently shares a second place tie in the Western Conference.

The Hotshots should be full of momentum after knocking off the previously undefeated Orlando Apollos last week. Meanwhile, the Fleet are still looking for their first win away from San Diego.

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San Diego Fleet (3-3, T-2nd AAF West)

Head Coach: Mike Martz (56-35)
Week 6 Result: Loss to Birmingham 29-32
Points Scored: 140 (23.3 PPG)
Points Allowed: 121 (20.1 PPG)
CBS Power Ranking: #5


Arizona Hotshots (3-3, T-2nd AAF West)

Head Coach: Rick Neuheisel (90-61)
Week 6 Result: Def. Orlando 22-17
Points Scored: 131 (21.8 PPG)
Points Allowed: 123 (20.5 PPG)
CBS Power Ranking: #4

Fleet Offense vs. Arizona Defense

The status of Fleet leading receiver Dontez Ford is still up in the air after an ankle injury put him out in the third quarter of last Sunday's contest. He still managed to pull off his second straight career-high performance with three catches for a team-record 183 yards. 

Returning to his collegiate home field, Mike Bercovici will look to targets like Nelson Spruce and Brian Brown to keep the passing game going. In his two starts since replacing an injured Philip Nelson, Bercovici has gone over 300 passing yards. Last week he set the Fleet's new single-game passing record with 311.

While the San Diego run game has fallen on some hard times during the past two outings, Ja'Quan Gardner still ranks third in the league in rushing yards (309). Terrell Watson led all Fleet running backs with 55 all-purpose yards and two total touchdowns against Birmingham.

Arizona's defense made a statement last week limiting a talented Orlando offense to a season-low 17 points. The Apollos’ run game was also held to just four yards per carry. 

Erick Dargan leads the Hotshots with 38 total tackles, one shy of the AAF lead.

Fleet Defense vs. Arizona Offense

Since returning to the defensive side of the ball, Kameron Kelly has added a new spark to the Fleet secondary. Anchoring the defensive line, Damontre Moore and Shakir Soto has combined for nine of the team's 18 sacks.

The Hotshots' offense ranks second in the league in total yards, thanks to a three-headed monster made up of quarterback John Wolford, running back Jhurell Pressley, who leads the Alliance in rushing yards (343), and receiver Rashad Ross, who also tops the leader board with six touchdown catches.
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Strike Force return home looking to end winless streak

March 23, 2019, 12:15 am
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🏈 San Diego Strike Force (0-3) vs. Green Bay Blizzard (1-2)
🏠 Pechanga Arena San Diego
📅 Sunday, March 24th 🕔 5:05 PM (PT)

Fresh off a much needed bye week, the San Diego Strike Force will be looking to earn its first win in franchise history when they welcome the Green Bay Blizzard to the historic Sports Arena for another round of indoor football action.

Tale of the Tape


San Diego Strike Force (0-3, T-6th)

Head Coach: Burt Grossman (1st Season)
Previous Game: Loss to Cedar Rapids 48-65
Points Scored: 141 (47.0 PPG)
Points Allowed: 197 (65.7 PPG)

Breakdown: Derrick Bernard is having a stellar season so far, topping the Indoor Football League in passing yards while recording the third most touchdown passes. His leading targets are Marques Rodgers, who is averaging a team-high 75.7 yards per game, and Julian Stafford, who leads the Strike Force in points (36) and touchdown catches (6). On defense, Kenric Young and Timothy Moten are the top tacklers on the team.


Green Bay Blizzard (1-2, T-4th)

Head Coach: Corey Roberson (1st Season)
Previous Game: Loss to Iowa 3-41
Points Scored: 77 (25.7 PPG)
Points Allowed: 144 (48.0 PPG)

Breakdown: After being held to just three points in their last outing, the Green Bay offense would love to unleash it's frustration on a defense that leads the IFL in points allowed per game. Much like Bernard, Blizzard quarterback Lenorris Footman can also get it done on his feet, leading the team in every rushing category. Marquez Gollman, who has two interceptions and a fumble recovery, is a player to watch for on the defensive secondary.
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Rough weekend for Football in San Diego

March 27, 2019, 1:36 am
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Despite several miscues including back-to-back pick-6's in the first half, the San Diego Strike Force (0-4) had a chance to send the game into overtime in the closing seconds, but Derrick Bernard's pass was deflected in the end zone as time expired, resulting in 53-45 loss to the visiting Green Bay Blizzard (2-2).

The Strike Force will have a another shot at ending their winless streak when they visit the Tucson Sugar Skulls in a rematch from Week 2.


Nelson Spruce set an AAF single-game record with 12 catches, but the San Diego Fleet (3-4) are on the outside of the playoff picture following a 32-15 loss to the Arizona Hotshots (4-3).

They continue their road slate this Saturday against the Salt Lake Stallions, a team they defeated with a last-second field goal three weeks ago.
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Nguyen’s prep career helped her excel in Women’s Football

March 30, 2019, 4:33 pm
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Prior to becoming a first-team All-American last season as a rookie for the San Diego Rebellion, Elliot Nguyen’s love for the game started in Middle School, where she played flag football with her male friends. When she got to Patrick Henry High School, she stunned her classmates when she not only tried out for tackle football, but played all four years as a running back and linebacker for the Patriots.

“She brings that same level that she had in the high school game to the women’s game,” said Rebellion teammate Knengi Martin. “Which is why she’s been one of our top defensive players.”

We spoke with Nguyen to discuss her football experience as her team get set for next Saturday's season-opening match-up against the San Diego Surge.
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Fleet falls in low-scoring contest at Salt Lake

March 30, 2019, 8:27 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT (04/30/2019) The San Diego Fleet (3-5) remains winless in road games after dropping an 8-3 contest to the Salt Lake Stallions (3-5).

Ryan Moeller recorded three turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble recovery), but the Fleet offense was unable to capitalize off any of them.

Late in the second quarter, Salt Lake's Joel Bouagnon's scored on a four-yard touchdown run after picking up a fumbled snap. The successful conversion gave them an 8-0 advantage going into halftime.

Following a scoreless third quarter, Donny Hageman put San Diego on the board with a 29-yard field goal.

The Fleet had an opportunity to pull off a game-winning drive, but Mike Bercovici's pass was intercepted with 31 seconds left to play.

The Fleet will get one last shot to win away from home next week when they visit the 7-1 Orlando Apollos, who already clinched a playoff berth.
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AAF suspends operations, San Diego loses another pro football team

April 3, 2019, 12:01 pm
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SAN DIEGO FLEET OFFICIAL STATEMENT 

SAN DIEGO – APRIL 3, 2019 – The San Diego Fleet organization is shocked and incredibly disappointed to learn of chairman Tom Dundon’s decision to suspend football operations of The Alliance of American Football (AAF), as announced yesterday.

We are grateful to our players, coaches, administrative staff members, corporate partners and especially to our fans for their faith in our product and support of our team. 

From the inception of the league, our goal was to return high-caliber professional football back to San Diego. Charlie Ebersol and Bill Polian delivered with a quality product that fans consumed on national TV, online and here in San Diego, where their dedication to the new home team was abundantly evident by the electric atmosphere at SDCCU Stadium. 

We hope to be able to share information from the AAF about ticket refunds in the future.

Sincerely,

Jeff Garner, Team President
Dave Boller, General Manager
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2019 WNFC Season Preview

April 3, 2019, 6:04 pm
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While the Women's National Football Conference kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday, April 6th, the league has been making some game-changing moves since it was announced last August. 

With major companies like Adidas and Riddell Sports providing corporate sponsorships, as well as incentives for player performance, the WNFC has the potential to launch Women's Football into the mainstream in the near future.

San Diego is the only market with two teams (Surge & Rebellion) competing in this promising league, so our interest is obviously high. 

Here is our preview of the founding members who will compete for the first-ever Title IX Cup, awarded to the team who wins the WNFC National Championship game in Denver on Saturday, June 29th.

WNFC PreSeason Power Rankings
The final regular-season rankings will determine playoff pairings.


#1 Utah Falconz

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
2018 Record: 7-1, IWFL/BOTW
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Rick Rasmussen (6th Season)
Key Opponent: #2 Texas Elite (4/27)
Impact Returners: RB Keeshya Cox, WR/DB Elisa Salazar, FB/LB Tina Tela

The high-flying Falconz had another stellar season in 2018, but unfortunately it ended with just their second loss in team history. The two-time IWFL champions will begin their quest for redemption at the top of the WNFC's first-ever preseason rankings.


#2 Texas Elite Spartans

Location: Dallas, TX
2018 Record/League: 6-0, IWFL/BOTW
Conference: Atlantic
Head Coach: Odessa Jenkins (2nd Season)
Key Opponent: #1 Utah (4/27), #4 Atlanta (5/18)
Impact Returners: DL LaShaunte Bowman, QB Jessica Gerhart, RB Amber Kimbrough,
DL Olivia Griswold, WR Elizabeth Landry, OL Rachel May

Rank them wherever you want, the undefeated Spartans are still the team to beat until proven otherwise. Their current roster list all but four players from last-year's team that topped Utah for the "Best of the West" championship. If the top two remains the same by April 27th, we should be in for a classic rematch.


#3 SAN DIEGO SURGE

Location: Santee, CA
2018 Record/League: 5-2, IWFL/BOTW
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Mike Suggett (7th Season)
Key Opponents: #5 Seattle (5/4, 5/11), #10 SD Rebellion (4/6, 5/25)
Impact Returners: OL/DL Jessica Cable, OL/DL Eboni Chambers, 
WR/LB Deana Guidry, DB Sonfre Roberson, K/WR Melissa Strother, DL Nikki Quest

Billing 2018 as their farewell tour, the Surge later decided that third place in the "Best of the West" Tournament was not the right way to end their phenomenal history. As they enter this new league with a solid core of returning veterans, this team appears primed to compete for its first league title since 2012.


#4 Atlanta Phoenix

Location: Atlanta, GA
2018 Record/League: 6-2, WFA
Conference: Atlantic
Head Coach: Brian Montgomery (3rd Season)
Key Opponents: #1 Texas Elite (5/18), #6 Alabama (4/6, 5/11)
Impact Returners: OL Blair Clark, DT Latanglia Dorsey, OL Devyn Johnson, 
LB Carla Odom, DE Jenitra Shields, FB Shanice Wheeler

A five-game win streak to close out the 2018 regular season included knocking off the then defending national champion Dallas Elite, but Atlanta's strong run would end in the first round of the WFA Division I playoffs. This year they will renew their rivalry with Alabama, and go for their second straight win over a Texas team coming off a championship season.


#5 Seattle Majestics

Location: Seattle, WA
2018 Record/League: 5-3, IWFL/BOTW
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Scott McCarron (5th Season)
Key Opponents: #3 SD Surge (5/4, 5/11), #8 Los Angeles (4/6, 4/27)
Impact Returners: LB Holly Custis, DB Jackie McCall, DB/TE McKenzie Tolliver, 
DL Kase Tukutau, RB Kiki Williams, WR Adrienne Wilson

The lone franchise in the Pacific Northwest will play all three of their scheduled road games in California (two in San Diego, one in Los Angeles). In addition to returning five All-Americans, the Majestics added some international players to beef their roster.


#6 Alabama Fire

Location: Birmingham, AL
2018 Record/League: 4-4, WFA
Conference: Atlantic
Head Coach: Cendric Lane (2nd Season)
Key Opponent: #4 Atlanta (4/6, 5/11)
Impact Returners: WR Catrina Fincher, DE Shardonay Jenkins

Going into their third season of competition, the Fire will be playing with heavy hearts following the untimely death of TeShaura Turnbull last September. Turnbull was a two-way standout for the Fire, leading the team in both rushing and tackles for loss last season. To honor her memory, the league will have a moment of silence before kickoff of every game on opening day, and all WNFC players will wear a “Bull” decal on their helmet.


#7 North Florida Pumas

Location: Jacksonville, FL
2018 Record/League: 4-3, USWFL
Conference: Atlantic
Head Coach: Kim Phillips (3rd Season)
Key Opponents: #4 Atlanta (4/13, 4/20), #6 Alabama (5/18, 6/1)
Impact Returners: OL Kristina Autrey, WR Ashaniti Broxey, RB Lauren Hedegard, 
DL Nina Protonotarious

From a win-less inaugural season in the WFA to a championship run in the USWFL, the WNFC's Florida representative looks to continue trending upwards in 2019.


#8 Los Angeles Bobcats

Location: Los Angeles, CA
2018 Record/League: 0-6, IWFL
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Timothy Homes (1st Season)
Key Opponents:  #5 Seattle (4/6, 4/27), #10 SD Rebellion (4/13, 5/18)
Impact Returners: OL Kris Brannon, QB Jane "Redd" Brinkman, 
LB Demetrea Hardiman, DB Stephanie Lopez

With a forgettable 2018 season behind them, the re-branded and reloaded Bobcats are set to challenge for one of four slots in the Pacific Conference Playoffs, which will take place in their home city.


#9 Nebraska Nite Hawks

Location: Omaha, NE
Head Coach: Vershan Jackson (1st Season)
Conference: Atlantic
Key Opponents: #1 Utah (5/18), #2 Texas Elite (4/13, 5/11)
Impact Players: LB Cindy Pearson, OL/DL Renate Rice

The Nite Hawks will began their inaugural season as the highest ranked first-year team in the league. They will be led by former University of Nebraska fullback and tight end Vershan Jackson, who helped the Cornhuskers win three national titles during his collegiate career from 1994-1997.


#10 SAN DIEGO REBELLION

Location: San Diego, CA
2018 Record/League: 7-3, WFA
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Jim Walter (1st Season)
Key Opponents: #3 SD Surge (4/6, 5/25), #5 Seattle (6/1)
Impact Returners: K Celina Graves, OL/DL Tanya Luna, QB Knengi Martin, 
LB Elliot Nguyen, DB/WR Katie Ott, CB Kristin Smereczynski

Looking to build off last year's expansion season that ended in the WFA Division II quarterfinals, the Rebellion will enter their sophomore campaign with seven returning All-Americans and the help of some newly acquired veterans.


#11 Houston Heat

Location: Houston, TX
2018 Record/League: 3-2, USWFL
Conference: Atlantic
Head Coach: Loren Stephanson (2nd Season)
Key Opponents: #2 Texas Elite (4/6, 4/20), #4 Atlanta (5/25)

"Always earned, never given" is the adopted slogan for the Heat as they get set for what should be a challenging second season. It begins with a two-game series with an in-state powerhouse.


#12 Las Vegas Silver Stars

Location: Las Vegas, NV
2018 Record/League: Independent
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Carrie Walters (2nd Season)
Key Opponents: #1 Utah (4/6), #3 SD Surge (4/27), #5 Seattle (4/13)

After testing the waters as an independent team last year, the Silver Stars will begin their first campaign as league members with match-ups against the top three teams in the Pacific.


#13 Denver Bandits

Location: Denver, CO
Head Coach: Marcel Simpson (1st Season)
Conference: Pacific
Key Opponents: #1 Utah (4/13, 5/4), #3 SD Surge (6/1)
Impact Players: RB/LB Britney Derhak, WR/SS Kristen London, FB/LB April Regas

With a roster that already features a solid group of veterans with football experience in Colorado, the addition of eight-time All-American Kristen London from the Atlanta Phoenix should give this new organization a huge jump start towards being competitive.


#14 New Orleans Hippies

Location: New Orleans, LA
Head Coach: Curtis Green (1st Season)
Conference: Atlantic
Key Opponents: #1 Utah (5/11), #6 Alabama (4/13, 4/20)

While attempting to work their way up from the bottom of the rankings, the Hippies hope to use their platform to empower women in the Big Easy.


Phoenix Prowlers

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Conference: Pacific
Head Coach: Ron “Zeus” Reddic (1st Season)
Key Opponents: #8 Los Angeles (4/20), #13 Denver (5/11)

Active from 2007-2009 with a record of 16-9 during that span, the Prowlers have been revived to bring the WNFC to Arizona. This season they will compete as an unranked developmental team and begin full participation in 2020.
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"Battle of San Diego" to open WNFC

April 5, 2019, 9:15 pm
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🏈 San Diego Surge (0-0) vs. San Diego Rebellion (0-0)
📍 Santana High School (Santee, CA)
📅 Saturday, April 6th 🕔 5:00 PM (PT)
💻 Rebellion Facebook🎫 SanDiegoSurge.com/shop

Opening Day of the Women's National Football Conference will feature a marquee matchup between two teams located in San Diego County. While this will be the first time these teams meet on the gridiron, the Rebellion will enter this game with seven players who previously played for the Surge.

This second game of this series will take place on May 25th at the historic Balboa Stadium, the new home site of the Rebellion.

Tale of the Tape


Head Coach: Mike Suggett (7th Season)
Previous Game: Defeated Seattle 16-6 (7/21/18)
First Year of Football: 2011 (8th Season, 64-12)
Official WNFC Ranking: #3

Returning Starters: QB Jamie Avii, DL Joniece Benjamin, LB CJ Bridges, 
OL Jessica Cable, OL Eboni Chambers, RB Briiana Gorrell, QB Deana Guidry, 
RB Adriana Gutierrez, DB Deanna Hunt, OL Rebekah LaMie, DB Sonfre Roberson, 
RB Jazzmon Stovall, WR Melissa Strother, LB Mercedes Tyler, DL Nikki Quest, 
WR Melanie Quijano

Breakdown: Following the retirement of Melissa Gallegos, the Surge will enter the 2019 season with a new starting quarterback. While Jamee Avii and Rachael Bell appear to be the top contenders for the job, all-purpose threat Deana Guidry could see some reps behind center as well.

After leading the team in catches last year, Jessica Cable will leave her beloved tight end position to anchor the offensive line with consistent standout Eboni Chambers.

Sonfre Roberson returns to the defensive secondary coming off a two-interception performance in her previous outing against Seattle. 

When Guidry isn't making plays on offense, she'll be laying the hammer along side an experienced front seven.

Rookies CJ Collier (WR) and Mailo Tuavao (LB) had impressive showings during the preseason scrimmage, and should develop into solid contributors.



Head Coach: Knengi Martin (1st Season)
Previous Game: Loss to Mile High 16-23 (7/30/18)
First Year of Football: 2018 (2nd Season, 7-3)
Official WNFC Ranking: #10

Returning Starters: OL GiGi Cortez, WR Celina Graves, OL Kacey Grierson, 
OL Mishel Haney, OL Tanya Luna, QB Knengi Martin, LB Elliot Nguyen, WR Katie Ott, 
WR Kristin Smereczynski, DE Christin Stoll, P/K Jennifer Strother, OL Katrina Walter

Breakdown: While a new group of coaches will assist from the sideline this season, Knengi Martin is the undisputed leader of this team. In her second season at quarterback, Martin will get back three of her leading targets from 2018. 

The acquisition of former Surge receiver Lanika Manning will provide more veteran presence to the passing game.

As a rookie last season, Elliot Nguyen earned first-team All-American honors after leading the WFA's Division II in total tackles (93). 

Kristin Smereczynski recorded the first interception in team history, but as the season went along, she also proved to be factor on offense, where she led the team in receptions. 

After five years away from football, Crystal Stokes returns to add fire power to an already stout defensive line.

WNFC Week 1

✅ Atlanta Phoenix at Alabama Fire
Denver Bandits at Nebraska Nite Hawks ✅
✅ Texas Elite Spartans at Houston Heat
✅ Utah Falconz at Las Vegas Silver Stars
✅ Seattle Majestics at Los Angeles Bobcats
✅ North Florida Pumas at New Orleans Hippies

✅ = Publisher's Pick
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Rushing Attack propels Surge over Rebellion

April 7, 2019, 3:49 am
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SANTEE, CA (04/06/2019) Deana Guidry and Adriana Gutierrez notched three rushing touchdowns each as the San Diego Surge (1-0) kicked off the 2019 season with a 42-14 victory over the San Diego Rebellion (0-1).

The Rebellion struck first when Knengi Martin found a wide open Kristin Smereczynski for the first touchdown of the game to take an early a 7-0 lead. On the ensuing possession, Deana Guidry broke four tackles on her way to a 23-yard run to the end zone, tying the game at 7-7 with 5:44 left in the first quarter.

After the Surge defense forced a punt, Guidry scored again, this time going untouched on an 84-yard run to put the team ahead 14-7.

Following another three-and-out, Gutierrez exploded for a 49-yard touchdown on the first play of the drive, extending the lead to 21-7.

Martin's 35-yard quarterback keeper was the only score of the second quarter, but the Rebellion still trailed at halftime, 21-14.

The Surge didn't allowed any points in the second half as they would pull away with a 21-0 run.

Next Saturday, the Rebellion will return to action when they host the Los Angeles Bobcats at Balboa Stadium. The Surge will get two straight bye weeks before their road game against the Las Vegas Silver Stars on April 27th.

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SDFN Weekend Recap (April 6th)

April 8, 2019, 5:55 pm
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Surge wins 'Battle of San Diego"

The San Diego Surge (1-0) totaled 407 rushing yards with three different players going over the century mark in their 42-14 win over the San Diego Rebellion (0-1). 

The Surge will have a two-week bye before their next outing at Las Vegas on April 27th, while the Rebellion returns to action this Saturday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m. PT, when they host the Los Angeles Bobcats at the historic Balboa Stadium at San Diego High School.

Enforcers leave the Big Apple victorious

JJ Carrell tossed three touchdown passes to three different receivers, helping the San Diego Enforcers (2-0) pull of a 38-10 win over the NYCD Boldest (0-1), a team made up of members of the New York City Department of Correction.

After Carrell connected with Leland Ellsworth for the first score of the game, the Boldest answered with a field goal to make it 7-3 to end the first quarter.

San Diego recovered a fumble on the NYCD 20-yard line, but could only capitalize with a field goal of their own, extending their lead to 10-3 going into halftime.

Carrell's second touchdown pass of the day went to Ocap Guerrero to pull away 17-3, but a New York touchdown cut it to 17-10. 

The Enforcers would go on to finish the game on a 21-0 run to seal the win. They return home on April 20th for a rescheduled contest against the Chicago Blaze, taking place at Cathedral Catholic High School.

Strike Force still win-less after giving up record points in Arizona

By David A. Willauer - Contributing Writer

The San Diego Strike Force (0-6) dropped their sixth straight contest as they fell to the first-place Arizona Rattlers (5-0) 91-58 Saturday night. Arizona's 91 points is a franchise record for most points in a game.

Derek Bernard completed 8 of 23 passing attempts for 119 yards and racked up four total touchdowns (3 pass, 1 run), while George Moreira carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards and two scores.

The Strike Force will host the Cedar Rapids River Kings next Sunday, April 14th at 5:05 p.m. PT at the Pechanga Arena.
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Rebellion begins home schedule vs. LA Bobcats

April 12, 2019, 12:15 am
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🏈 San Diego Rebellion (0-1) vs. Los Angeles Bobcats (1-0)
📍 Balboa Stadium at San Diego High (San Diego, CA)
📅 Saturday, April 13th 🕕 6:00 PM (PT)

Looking to bounce back from a rough opening week, the San Diego Rebellion will host the new and improved Los Angeles Bobcats, who are fresh off a hard-fought victory. 

While these teams faced off during a preseason scrimmage last year, this will be their first-ever meeting in an official game. The second matchup of this series is scheduled for May 18th in Los Angeles.

Tale of the Tape


San Diego Rebellion

Head Coach: Knengi Martin (1st Season)
Previous Game: Loss to SD Surge 14-42 (4/6/19)
First Year of Football: 2018 (2nd Season, 7-4)
Official WNFC Ranking: #10


Breakdown: A great first half effort was led by Knengi Martin, who accounted for both Rebellion touchdowns as a passer and runner. Her top targets were Lanika Manning (3 catches for 33 yards) and Kristin Smereczynski (11-yard TD catch). Martin also led the team in rushing with 111 yards on 13 carries, while Katie Ott recorded an interception on defense.


Los Angeles Bobcats

Head Coach: Timothy Homes (1st Season)
Previous Game: Defeated Seattle 7-6 (4/6/19)
First Year of Football: 2016 (4th Season, 12-13)
Official WNFC Ranking: #6


Breakdown: Redd Brinkman's 75-yard touchdown pass to Olivia Morgan proved to be the game-clincher as the Bobcats stunned the Seattle Majestics, earning their first win since 2017. Living up to her nickname, linebacker Angela "Havok" Mims contributed to LA's outstanding defensive performance by putting up 3.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.

WNFC Week 2

✅ Alabama Fire (0-1) at New Orleans Hippies (0-1)
✅ Atlanta Phoenix (1-0) at North Florida Pumas (1-0)
✅ Utah Falconz (1-0) at Denver Bandits (0-1)
Las Vegas Silver Stars (0-1) at Seattle Majestics (0-1) ✅ 
Nebraska Nite Hawks (1-0) at Texas Elite Spartans (1-0) ✅ 

✅ = Publisher's Pick
Week 1 Result: 5-1 (.833)
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Rebellion falls to Los Angeles in home opener

April 14, 2019, 11:59 am
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BALBOA STADIUM (04/13/2019) Touchdowns by Elliot Nguyen (47-yard punt return) and Merci Scott (56-yard run) gave the San Diego Rebellion (0-2) a 14-0 lead, but the Los Angeles Bobcats (2-0) responded with 20 unanswered points in the second quarter.

The Rebellion will get a two-week bye before visiting the Las Vegas Silver Stars on May 4th.
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Strike Force earn 1st win in team history

April 14, 2019, 11:16 pm
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PECHANGA ARENA (04/14/2019) The San Diego Strike Force (1-6) defeated the Cedar Rapids River Kings (1-6) 40-34 to earn the franchise's first-ever victory. We caught up with head coach Burt Grossman and quarterback Jihad Vercher to get their reaction.
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Tale of the Tape: SD Surge at Las Vegas

April 26, 2019, 3:04 pm
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🏈 San Diego Surge (1-0) at Las Vegas Silver Stars (0-2)
📆 Saturday, April 27th 🕕 6:00 p.m. PT
✈ Las Vegas, NV (El Dorado High School)
📺 WNFC.tv

Two weeks removed from a season-opening win, the Surge will be in Las Vegas this weekend for their first road trip of the season. While this will be their first-ever meeting with the Silver Stars, the Surge are no strangers to Sin City, boasting an all-time record of 9-0 against Vegas opponents.

Tale of the Tape



SAN DIEGO SURGE

Head Coach: Mike Suggett (7th Season)
Previous Game: Defeated SD Rebellion 42-14 (4/6)
Next Game: at Seattle (5/4)
First Year of Football: 2011 (8th Season, 65-12)
Official WNFC Ranking: #3
Points Scored: 42 (42.0 PPG)
Points Allowed: 14 (14.0 PPG)


LAS VEGAS SILVER STARS

Head Coach: Carrie Walters (2nd Season)
Previous Game: Loss to Seattle 0-20 (4/13)
Next Game: vs. SD Rebellion (5/4)
First Year of Football: 2018 (2nd Season, 0-2)
Official WNFC Ranking: #12
Points Scored: 0 (0.0 PPG)
Points Allowed: 63 (31.5 PPG)

WNFC Week 4

✅ #8 Nebraska Nite Hawks (1-1) at #13 Houston Heat (0-2)
#5 Los Angeles Bobcats (2-0) at #7 Seattle Majestics (1-1) ✅ 
✅ #2 Texas Elite Spartans (3-0) at #1 Utah Falconz (2-0)

✅ = Publisher's Pick
2019 Record: 10-1 (.909)
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NFL Draft San Diego

April 28, 2019, 11:30 am
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We would like to wish much success to all the players with prep or collegiate ties to San Diego who received their opportunity to play in the National Football League this weekend.

2019 NFL Draft Selections

TE Kahale Warring
SAN DIEGO STATE 
Houston Texans - 3rd Round (86th Overall)

Punter Jake Bailey
SANTE FE CHRISTIAN / Stanford 
New England Patriots - 5th Round (163rd Overall)

DB Jordan Miller
OCEANSIDE / Washington
Atlanta Falcons - 5th Round (172nd Overall)

Undrafted Free Agents

Kicker John Baron
SAN DIEGO STATE
Chicago Bears

DB Parker Baldwin
SAN DIEGO STATE
Atlanta Falcons

DB Alijah Holder
OCEANSIDE / Stanford
Denver Broncos

OL Ryan Pope
SAN DIEGO STATE
Detroit Lions

OL Tyler Roemer
SAN DIEGO STATE
Oakland Raiders

DL Ray Smith
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC / Boston College
Detroit Lions

WR Fred Trevillion
SAN DIEGO STATE
Green Bay Packers 
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WNFC Rankings: Surge improves to #2, Rebellion remains #10

April 30, 2019, 12:11 pm
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WNFC Rankings - Updated: April 30, 2019
RANKLWTEAM (1ST PLACE VOTES)WLPOINTS
12Texas Elite Spartans (4)3056
23SAN DIEGO SURGE2050
31Utah Falconz2149
44Atlanta Phoenix3045
57Seattle Majestics2138
65Los Angeles Bobcats2136
76Alabama Fire2132
88Nebraska Nite Hawks2129
99North Florida Pumas1225
1010SAN DIEGO REBELLION0219
1111Denver Bandits0215
1213Houston Heat0314
1312Las Vegas Silver Stars038
1414New Orleans Hippies034

WNFC Playoff Picture

Pacific Conference

#2 SD SURGE (2-0) vs. #6 Los Angeles (2-1)
#3 Utah (2-1) vs. #5 Seattle (2-1)

In The Hunt: #10 SD REBELLION (0-2), #11 Denver (0-2)

Atlantic Conference

#1 Texas Elite (3-0) vs. #8 Nebraska (2-1)
#4 Atlanta (3-0) vs. #7 Alabama (2-1)

In The Hunt: #9 North Florida (1-2), #12 Houston (0-3)

At the end of the regular-season, playoff berths are awarded to the top four teams in each conference.
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