(ST. LOUIS, MO) Saturday turned out to be a very productive day for the St. Louis SLAM, both on the field and off.
During the morning, the five-time national champions of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) were engaged in a full-tilt practice in preparation of their new campaign that starts in April.
Fast-forward a few hours and the squad swapped their helmets and shoulder pads for formal wear and enjoyed one final moment that recognized – and celebrated – their latest trophy snared last summer.
The SLAM hosted “The Grind & Shine Gala” in the Starlight Room of the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, which highlighted the 22-year-old franchise’s fifth “ship.’”
St. Louis hoisted hardware after besting WFA Pro “five-peater” Boston Renegades, 30-27, in late-July to finish their season unblemished (9-0).
Saturday’s shindig saw the display of the Franco Harris Trophy while players and coaches received their championship rings.
Individual awards were also presented (in order of the evening’s proceedings):
Newcomer of the Year: Sydney Bloch
Scout Team Player of the Year: Melissa Durrell
Most Improved Player of the Year: Amanda Richardson
Offensive Line Player of the Year: Pamela Green
Offensive Skill Player of the Year: Jada Humphrey
Defensive Line Player of the Year: Myah LeFlore
Defensive Skill Player of the Year: Alisha Straws
Nancy Simonds Legacy Award: Taylor Hay
Do What’s Best for the Team Award: Jamie Skinner
The SLAM now prepares for their six-game, regular-season campaign that launches locally April 26 vs. Pro America conference rival Dallas Elite Mustangs.
All three home games will be played at St. Mary’s High School. SEASON TICKETS are already available here.
For more information on the SLAM, visit their official website.
By trade, he is a six-time, regional Emmy Award-winning news videographer/editor for KTVI/KPLR-TV. By hobby, he is a writer for Litehouse Media, dating back to February 2014. Emphasis is on featuring and promoting local women's sports, but will cover anything that is not reported by traditional media outlets. Also a contributor to local concert reviews. Finally, he prefers Diet Ski over coffee.
