Undefeated at their mid-season checkpoint, the St. Louis SLAM launches the back-half of their regular season at their home field Saturday night.
Photo Credit: Gerald Affeldt
The defending champs of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) Pro Division host Derby City Dynamite at St. Mary’s High School (4701 S. Grand Blvd.) Kick off is at 7 pm. General admission tickets are $15 while children under 10 are free.
The SLAM (3-0) extended their current undefeated streak to a dozen with a 34-27 victory over Minnesota Vixen two Saturdays ago. Trailing by a solo-point at halftime, St. Louis churned 21 uncontested points en route to victory. RECAP
Through three games, SLAM quarterback Jaime Gaal has completed 40 passes for 775 yards and twelve touchdowns. Primary targets include Kerri McMahan (5 TDs) as well as Keyonna Smith, Aaryana Cook, Sydney Bloch and Amanda Richardson.
Photo Credit: Gerald Affeldt
The anchor of the SLAM offense is the veteran line consisting of Tamikka Brents, Antonnia Washington, Pamela Green, Caitlin Erickson, Pamela Green, Marion Ball and Katelynn Hartman-Grier.
Rushing is propelled by Jada Humphrey and Robin Cooksey, who have combined for seven touchdown romps for an offense that currently ranks fourth in the WFA (47.7 PPG). Running backs Taylor Hay and Patrice Fitzpatrick also each possess a solo score.
Defensively, the SLAM currently ranks third in the WFA (9 PPG). This includes two shutouts recorded earlier this season.
The unit has been paced this season by Brooklyn Devitt, Kaylee Neutzling, Jasmine Yandell, Ciara Morgan, Kinnaudy Daniles, Stephanie Moore, Mary Altepeter, Tay Johnson, Raven Williams, Samantha Smiley, Jennifer Perkins, Myah LeFlore and others.
Photo Credit: Gerald Affeldt
The SLAM’s Saturday opponent from Louisville, Kentucky – Derby City Dynamite – evened their record to 1-1 with a 25-11 road victory over Indiana Valor last Saturday.
St. Louis – winners of five national championships – would appreciate strong support at their final home game of the regular season….and prime fans for what’s expected as they seek their “sixth ship” later this summer.
Live coverage of the game can be viewed for free at LiveStream STL.
For more information on the SLAM, go to their official website.
Litehouse Media will have a full recap of the game posted Sunday.
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.
