San Diego Sting

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San Diego Sting
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Founded2010
League Women's Football Alliance
Team historySan Diego Sting (2010-2013)
Based in Carlsbad, California
Stadium Carlsbad High School
ColorsNavy blue, silver, white
PresidentAnnette Nerey
Head coachCharles Daniel
Championships0
Division titles0

The San Diego Sting were a women's professional football team based in Carlsbad, California, that competed in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). The team played its home games at Carlsbad High School. The Sting ceased operations after the 2012 season.

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The Sting were one of two San Diego teams in the WFA, the other one being the San Diego Surge.

Season-By-Season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
20100804th American South Pacific--
20111704th American Southwest--
2012*1202nd WFA American 15--
Totals2170

* = Current standing

2011 roster

San Diego Sting roster
Quarterbacks
  •  1 Shellmadean Blythe
  •  2 Akilah Green
  • 36 Christine Wright
  • 45 Annaleii Ulukita

Running backs

  •  5 Katelyn Daniel
  • 22 Ashley Lawless
  • 26 Sharne Washington
  • 35 Jennifer Meneray
  • 43 Taylor Blunt
  • 70 Kassandra Hernandez

Receivers

  •  3 Autumn Wright
  •  6 Ashley Temple
  •  9 Rosa Barr
  • 11 Lauren Sjursen
  • 23 Jessica Ripley
  • 24 Sage Jacobucci
  • 30 Jane Brinkman (TE)
Offensive line
  • 38 Lesly Lara
  • 44 Annette Nerey
  • 52 Patricia McClain
  • 65 Yadira Moreno
  • 66 Trish Toppings
  • 68 Brandy Clarke
  • 77 Leigh Parcel
  • 84 Katrina Morin
  • 88 Kara Ballew

Defensive line

  • 16 Wendy Herrera
  • 50 Cassandra Torres
  • 55 Ella Jones
  • 56 Alofa Laie
  • 58 Sherraye
  • 69 Melissa DeVilla
  • 78 Sina Laie
  • 81 Jessica Schwartz

Linebackers

  • 31 Cheree Zarty
Defensive backs
  •  0 Oprah Blythe

Special teams

  • currently vacant

Multiple Positions

  • 12 Sasha Duran (P/K)
Injured reserve
  • currently vacant

Exempt List

  • currently vacant

Practice squad

  • currently vacant
  • rookies in italics
  • Roster updated May 2, 2011
  • 37 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS

2010

Season Schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 10 Central Cal War Angels Away Lost 18-26
April 17 Pacific Warriors AwayLost 0-41
April 24 Arizona Assassins HomeLost 0-52
May 8Arizona AssassinsAwayLost 0-42
May 15Pacific WarriorsHomeLost 0-6**
May 22Central Cal War AngelsHomeLost 0-6**
June 5Arizona AssassinsAwayLost 6-24
June 12Central Cal War AngelsHomeLost 0-6**

** = Forfeited

2011

Standings

2011 Southwest Division
WLTPCTPFPADIVGBSTK
y-Silver State Legacy 6200.750199795-1---W3
Arizona Assassins 6200.7502071035-1---W1
So Cal Scorpions 2600.250371112-44.0L4
San Diego Sting 1700.125382390-65.0W1

Season Schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 2 So Cal Scorpions HomeLost 0-16
April 9 Pacific Warriors HomeLost 0-40
April 16 Silver State Legacy HomeLost 0-42
April 30 Arizona Assassins AwayLost 6-47
May 7So Cal ScorpionsAwayLost 6-12
May 21Silver State LegacyAwayLost 0-35
June 4Arizona AssassinsHomeLost 6-41
June 11Las Vegas ShowgirlzAway Won 20-6

2012

Season schedule

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 14 Pacific Warriors Away
April 28 Los Angeles Amazons Home
May 5 Las Vegas Showgirlz Home
May 12Los Angeles AmazonsAway
May 19 Arizona Assassins Away
May 26 West Coast Lightning Home
June 9Los Angeles AmazonsHome
June 16Las Vegas ShowgirlzAway


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