Week 2 Match-Ups, Locations, Tickets...WHERE TO WATCH!

Apr 7, 20223 min read

The 2022 WNFC season kicked off on Saturday, April 2. The return of professional women’s tackle football saw eight games played with the visiting teams winning in all matches. Final scores and the plays of the game moments for each of the Week 1 games are below. Are you ready for Week 2?

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Week 1 Plays of the Game

By Derek Fleming, WNFC Staff Writer

Denver Bandits at Utah Falconz

7-6

Play of the Game: On fourth and three in the fourth quarter with only 3:43 remaining, Utah had an errant snap on a punt attempt that resulted in a turnover on downs giving Denver the ball inside the 20-yard line. Denver QB Tory Tongaloa #6 completed the next pass for a touchdown to Sharika Shillingsworthwith #82 the extra point giving the Bandits the come-from-behind win.

Atlanta Phoenix at Alabama Fire

7-0

Play of the Game: Atlanta Phoenix running back Brittney Smith #16 took an inside handoff on fourth and four and picked up five yards and the first down on the Phoenix’s first possession of the game to extend a drive that began inside the 20-yard line after the opening kickoff had pinned the Alabama Fire at their own 2-yard line. Two plays later, Jay Walker #7 rushed from 8-yards out for the game's only score.

Washington Prodigy at Florida Avengers

27-0

Play of the Game: Prodigy running back Jasmine Ballard #9 took a handoff from the Prodigy 33-yard line and busted through the Avengers defense for the second touchdown of the game. An offsides penalty against Florida on the extra point set up a two-point conversion that extended the Prodigy lead to 15-0 in the second quarter.

Mississippi Lady Panthers at Houston Heat

26-6

Play of the Game: Facing a brutal pass-rush, Houston Heat quarterback Brittney Carney #5 had her pass float and it was picked off by Panthers Temisha Andrew #15 who returned the ball deep into Houston territory, finally being brought down at the Houston 19-yard line. The interception set up Panthers quarterback Regina Jackson #3 who scored her second touchdown of the day.

Texas Elite Spartans at Kansas City Glory

35-0

Play of the Game: After the Texas Elite Spartans defense forced a three-and-out to start the game, the ensuing punt was returned to the Glory 33-yard line where the Elite Spartans offense took over. Destiny Yarbrough #36 took the hand-off straight through the heart of the Glory defense for a walk-in touchdown to open an early lead and set the tone of the game.

Las Vegas Silver Stars at Los Angeles Legends

21-19

Play of the Game: After the Los Angeles Legends scored a touchdown with only 1:14 seconds remaining in the game to cut the Silver Stars lead to two points, the Las Vegas defense forced an incomplete pass on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt to seal the narrow victory.

Oregon Ravens at Seattle Majestics

9-6

Play of the Game: Oregon Ravens running back and free safety Kylee O’Connor #2 punched a line-drive field goal kick through the uprights from 27-yards to give Oregon the three-point victory against their Northwestern rivals after going through double overtime to break the tie score.

San Diego Rebellion at Phoenix Prowlers

35-0

Play of the Game: After being dominated throughout the game, the Prowlers had an opportunity to get points on the board as the game clock wound down. Prowlers running back Chelsea Arnwine #1 was unable to handle the direct snap and the loose ball was recovered by Stephanie Lopez #55 of the Rebellion to ice the victory.