So Cal Scorpions
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The So Cal Scorpions were a semi-pro women's football
team based in San Diego, California
. In 2011, they played in the Women's Football Alliance
after five seasons in the defunct Women's Professional Football League
, followed by two seasons off and one season in the Independent Women's Football League
. Home games were most recently played at Balboa Stadium
.
In 2007, the SoCal Scorpions unveiled a new spread, no huddle offense similar to the one run by several Division I Colleges. The So Cal Scorpions were winners of the National Championship in the WPFL for the 2007 season largely behind this new pro style offense and the return of their already stellar defense. The Scorpions entered the playoffs as the final seed in their division after compiling a 6-2 record. Two of their six victories were over the three time defending champion Dallas Diamonds who had previously only lost one game in a four year span. Those two wins kept the defending champs from even entering the playoffs. Much like the NFL Super Bowl Champion Giants, the Scorpions were true road warriors, going undefeated on the road in the regular season, and traveled to Los Angeles and New York for their playoff victories.
En route to their Championship, several Scorpion players excelled and shattered league records. QB Melissa Gallegos threw for over 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns, she also ran for over 100 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. Rookie Sensation Brittney Cotton led the WR corps with almost 700 yards receiving joining Scorpion veterans Isis Wagner, Elizabeth Quintard and Theresa Smith on the WPFL All Pro Team. RB Desiree Weimann rushed for over 1600 yards and 12 touchdowns and was the winner of the League MVP award. Weimann had an unbelievable year and is only a few short years removed from neck surgery. She scored the first touchdown in SoCal's 14-7 Championship victory over the Houston Energy. The offense was anchored on the O-Line by ALL Stars Katrina Walter, Lela Vaeao, Lindsay Hood, Christina Carrillo, and first year left guard Hawa Wiley-Ross. This unit gave up less than 10 sacks on the season for an offense that threw the ball 60% of the time. Defensively, the Scorpions were led by Deuce Reyes who recorded 17 INT's on the season and by Defensive Ends Cilena Mosley and Crystal Stokes who together recorded over 24 sacks on the season. Defensive Tackle Michelle Starks earned her first All Pro spot joining veteran Joniece Edwards. Team Captain Andrea Hubbard made the switch from Defensive End to Linebacker and still earned an All Pro bid along with first time All-Pros, Tarrah Philpott and Wendy Hanlon. Priscilla Flores and Kalilah Lawson rounded out So Cal's record 22 players on the All Pro team.
In their first season in the IWFL, the Scorpions finished 6-2, good enough for another playoff berth. However, for the first time in their history they finished the postseason "one-and-done," losing to the Sacramento Sirens
60-26.
For their inaugural season in the WFA, the Scorpions won only two games (both against intra-city rivals the San Diego Sting
). However, the Scorpions would fold mid-season, with their final official record being 2-6.
| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (WPFL)
|-
|2003 || 4 || 6 || 0 || 4th American West || --
|-
|2004 || 1 || 9 || 0 || 4th American West || --
|-
|2005 || 9 || 1 || 0 || 1st American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles
)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas
)
|-
|2006 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (New England
)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas
)
|-
|2007 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles
)
Won American Conference Championship (Empire State
)
Won WPFL Championship (Houston)
|-
|2008 || colspan="6" rowspan="2" align="center" | Did Not Play
|-
|2009
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (IWFL)
|-
|2010 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd Tier I West Pacific West || Lost Pacific West Division Championship (Sacramento
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (WFA)
|-
|2011 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 3rd American Southwest || --
|-
!Totals || 39 || 31 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
** = Forfeited
Women's American football
Women have begun playing full-contact American football. Most leagues play by the same rules as their male counterparts, with one exception: women's leagues use a slightly smaller football. Women primarily play on a semi-professional or amateur level in the United States...
team based in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. In 2011, they played in the Women's Football Alliance
Women's Football Alliance
The Women's Football Alliance is a full-contact Women's American football league which began play in the spring of 2009. They have now completed three full seasons and grew to over 60 teams slated for the 2011 season. The women play 11 person tackle football games with rules that basically mirror...
after five seasons in the defunct Women's Professional Football League
Women's Professional Football League
The Women's Professional Football League is the original and longest operating women's professional American football league in the United States. Now with teams across the United States, the WPFL had its first game in 1999 with just two original teams: the Lake Michigan Minx and the Minnesota...
, followed by two seasons off and one season in the Independent Women's Football League
Independent Women's Football League
The Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. Home games were most recently played at Balboa Stadium
Balboa Stadium
Balboa Stadium is a football and soccer stadium located in San Diego, California. The original stadium was built in 1914 as part of the many buildings erected for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition located in Balboa Park. Originally called City Stadium, and designed by the Quayle Brothers...
.
History
In 2003 the So Cal Scorpions began their inaugural season in the city of Temecula, in Riverside County, as the first professional sports team in this city and county. They moved to the city of San Diego in 2004, where other professional sports teams are based.In 2007, the SoCal Scorpions unveiled a new spread, no huddle offense similar to the one run by several Division I Colleges. The So Cal Scorpions were winners of the National Championship in the WPFL for the 2007 season largely behind this new pro style offense and the return of their already stellar defense. The Scorpions entered the playoffs as the final seed in their division after compiling a 6-2 record. Two of their six victories were over the three time defending champion Dallas Diamonds who had previously only lost one game in a four year span. Those two wins kept the defending champs from even entering the playoffs. Much like the NFL Super Bowl Champion Giants, the Scorpions were true road warriors, going undefeated on the road in the regular season, and traveled to Los Angeles and New York for their playoff victories.
En route to their Championship, several Scorpion players excelled and shattered league records. QB Melissa Gallegos threw for over 1,700 yards and 20 touchdowns, she also ran for over 100 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. Rookie Sensation Brittney Cotton led the WR corps with almost 700 yards receiving joining Scorpion veterans Isis Wagner, Elizabeth Quintard and Theresa Smith on the WPFL All Pro Team. RB Desiree Weimann rushed for over 1600 yards and 12 touchdowns and was the winner of the League MVP award. Weimann had an unbelievable year and is only a few short years removed from neck surgery. She scored the first touchdown in SoCal's 14-7 Championship victory over the Houston Energy. The offense was anchored on the O-Line by ALL Stars Katrina Walter, Lela Vaeao, Lindsay Hood, Christina Carrillo, and first year left guard Hawa Wiley-Ross. This unit gave up less than 10 sacks on the season for an offense that threw the ball 60% of the time. Defensively, the Scorpions were led by Deuce Reyes who recorded 17 INT's on the season and by Defensive Ends Cilena Mosley and Crystal Stokes who together recorded over 24 sacks on the season. Defensive Tackle Michelle Starks earned her first All Pro spot joining veteran Joniece Edwards. Team Captain Andrea Hubbard made the switch from Defensive End to Linebacker and still earned an All Pro bid along with first time All-Pros, Tarrah Philpott and Wendy Hanlon. Priscilla Flores and Kalilah Lawson rounded out So Cal's record 22 players on the All Pro team.
In their first season in the IWFL, the Scorpions finished 6-2, good enough for another playoff berth. However, for the first time in their history they finished the postseason "one-and-done," losing to the Sacramento Sirens
Sacramento Sirens
The Sacramento Sirens are a women's semi-professional American football team, located in Sacramento, California. The team has compiled one of the most successful records in women’s full tackle football.-History:...
60-26.
For their inaugural season in the WFA, the Scorpions won only two games (both against intra-city rivals the San Diego Sting
San Diego Sting
The San Diego Sting is a women's professional football team of the Women's Football Alliance that started in 2010. Based in San Diego, California, the Sting plays its home games in nearby Carlsbad at Carlsbad High School....
). However, the Scorpions would fold mid-season, with their final official record being 2-6.
Season-By-Season
|-| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (WPFL)
|-
|2003 || 4 || 6 || 0 || 4th American West || --
|-
|2004 || 1 || 9 || 0 || 4th American West || --
|-
|2005 || 9 || 1 || 0 || 1st American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles
Los Angeles Amazons
The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex....
)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas
Dallas Diamonds
The Dallas Diamonds are a women's professional American football team in the Women's Football Alliance . It is made up of 46 players and has a coaching staff of 10...
)
|-
|2006 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (New England
New England Intensity
The New England Intensity is a football team in the Independent Women's Football League based in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Home games are played at Joseph P. Hanlon Field on the campus of Medway High School in Medway....
)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas
Dallas Diamonds
The Dallas Diamonds are a women's professional American football team in the Women's Football Alliance . It is made up of 46 players and has a coaching staff of 10...
)
|-
|2007 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American West || Won American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles
Los Angeles Amazons
The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex....
)
Won American Conference Championship (Empire State
Empire State Roar
The Empire State Roar is a Women's American football team. They play in Rochester, New York at the East Rochester High School Field and are currently a member of the Women's Football Alliance. The team was formerly a member of the Women's Professional Football League until 2008...
)
Won WPFL Championship (Houston)
|-
|2008 || colspan="6" rowspan="2" align="center" | Did Not Play
|-
|2009
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (IWFL)
|-
|2010 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd Tier I West Pacific West || Lost Pacific West Division Championship (Sacramento
Sacramento Sirens
The Sacramento Sirens are a women's semi-professional American football team, located in Sacramento, California. The team has compiled one of the most successful records in women’s full tackle football.-History:...
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | So Cal Scorpions (WFA)
|-
|2011 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 3rd American Southwest || --
|-
!Totals || 39 || 31 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Los Angeles Amazons Los Angeles Amazons The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex.... |
Home | Lost 26-37 |
| April 10 | Southern California Breakers Southern California Breakers The Southern California Breakers are a football team in the Independent Women's Football League based in Orange County, California. Home games are played on the campus of Irvine High School.... |
Away | Won 22-0 |
| April 17 | Tucson Monsoon | Home | Won 54-0 |
| April 24 | California Quake California Quake The California Quake is a women's semi-professional tackle football team based in Los Angeles County, California. The Quake currently play in the Western Conference, Tier 1 Pacific Southwest Division of the Independent Women's Football League. Home games are played at Downey High School's Allen... |
Away | Lost 40-42 |
| May 8 | Seattle Majestics Seattle Majestics The Seattle Majestics are a professional Women's American football team based in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Majestics play in the Western Conference, Pacific Northwest Division of the Independent Women's Football League... |
Home | Won 41-14 |
| May 22 | Tucson Monsoon | Away | Won 41-0 |
| May 29 | Bay Area Bandits Bay Area Bandits The Bay Area Bandits are a team of the Women's Football Alliance as of the 2011 season. Based in Fremont, California, the Bandits will play their home games at Contra Costa Community College.... |
Home | Won 43-6 |
| June 5 | Bay Area Bandits | Away | Won 26-22 |
| June 12 | Sacramento Sirens Sacramento Sirens The Sacramento Sirens are a women's semi-professional American football team, located in Sacramento, California. The team has compiled one of the most successful records in women’s full tackle football.-History:... (Pacific West Division Championship) |
Away | Lost 26-60 |
Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | San Diego Sting San Diego Sting The San Diego Sting is a women's professional football team of the Women's Football Alliance that started in 2010. Based in San Diego, California, the Sting plays its home games in nearby Carlsbad at Carlsbad High School.... |
Away | Won 16-0 |
| April 16 | Arizona Assassins Arizona Assassins The Arizona Assassins are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Assassins are members of the Women's Football Alliance... |
Home | Lost 0-39 |
| April 30 | Silver State Legacy Silver State Legacy The Silver State Legacy is a team of the Women's Football Alliance set to begin play in 2011. Based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the Legacy is scheduled to play its home games at Legacy High School.... |
Away | Lost 3-27 |
| May 7 | San Diego Sting | Home | Won 12-6 |
| May 14 | Pacific Warriors | Away | Lost 6-21 |
| May 21 | Arizona Assassins | Away | Lost 0-6** |
| June 4 | Silver State Legacy | Home | Lost 0-6** |
| June 18 | Los Angeles Amazons Los Angeles Amazons The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex.... |
Home | Lost 0-6** |