So Cal Scorpions

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So Cal Scorpions
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Founded2003
Folded2011
League Independent Women's Football League
Team history WPFL (2001–2007)
IWFL (2010)
WFA (2011)
Based in San Diego, California
Stadium Balboa Stadium
ColorsGold, Blue, White
Owner Ann Bagala Paterno
Head coachDan Tovar
Championships1 (2007 WPFL)
Division titles1 (2005 WPFL)

The So Cal Scorpions were a semi-pro women's American football team based in San Diego, California, that competed in the Women's Football Alliance. The Scorpions also played in the Independent Women's Football League and the Women's Professional Football League. The team played its home games at Balboa Stadium.

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History

In 2003 the So Cal Scorpions began their inaugural season in the city of Temecula, in Riverside County, Ann Bagala Paterno as the CEO of 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 under 32 year old rookie head coach Dan Tovar. 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 Felicia (Reesey) Reese rushed for over 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns and was the winner of the League MVP award. 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.

The Championship So Cal Scorpions were also represented when ESPN Commentator/Author Rick Reilly visited the team and featured them in his book Sports From Hell.

In their first season in the IWFL in 2010, 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.

Season-By-Season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
So Cal Scorpions (WPFL)
20034604th American West--
20041904th American West--
20059101st American WestWon American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas)
20066202nd American WestWon American Conference Semifinal (New England)
Lost American Conference Championship (Dallas)
20076202nd American WestWon American Conference Semifinal (Los Angeles)
Won American Conference Championship (Empire State)
Won WPFL Championship (Houston)
2008Did Not Play
2009
So Cal Scorpions (IWFL)
20106202nd Tier I West Pacific WestLost Pacific West Division Championship (Sacramento)
So Cal Scorpions (WFA)
20112603rd American Southwest--
Totals39310(including playoffs)

Roster

So Cal Scorpions roster
Quarterbacks
  •  4 Dawn Crim
  •  7 Ashley Grant
  • 23 Marisa Renteria

Running backs

  • Reese (Reesey Cup) Danger *13

Wide receivers

  • currently vacant
Offensive line
  • currently vacant

Defensive line

  • currently vacant

Linebackers

  • currently vacant
Defensive backs
  • currently vacant

Special teams

  • currently vacant

Multiple Positions

  •  3 Whitney Westman (QB/DB)
  • 10 Rebekah Hash (RB/DB)
  • 12 Leizel Taylor (DB/WR)
  • 13 Felicia Reese (RB/DB)
  • 14 Gabrielle Reynoso (SS/RB)
  • 15 Natasha Saulo (RB/DL)
  • 16 Elizabeth Salazar (DB/WR)
  • 17 Shawnna Joyner (WR/DB)
  • 18 Tawny Jolly (H/LB)
  • 20 Jazmin Sveum (LB/RB)
  • 21 Apple Gomez (RB/LB)
  • 22 Sonfre' Roberson (DB/WR)
  • 24 Melissa Torrence (RB/DB)
  • 25 Crystal Bridges (DB/WR)
  • 26 Danielle Daniels (WR/DB)
  • 27 Mona Lisa Thomas (DB/RB)
  • 28 Latefah Waller (RB/LB)
  • 29 Amy Sandoval (H/LB)
  • 32 Danielle Bush (RB/DB)
  • 33 Paige De Guzman (H/LB)
  • 34 Anna Kharlamova (WR/DB)
  • 36 Natalie Gorman (RB/LB)
  • 38 Eva Austria (H/LB)
  • 43 Rachael Parkison (SS/WR)
  • 44 Alexa DeJerez (WR/FS)
  • 47 Dailene Germann (DB/RB)
  • 48 Leigha Scott (H/DL)
  • 52 Randi Hansen (OL/DL)
  • 53 Veronica Hatcher (OL/DT)
  • 54 Jackie Sessoms (OL/DL)
  • 55 Aishama Franklin (OL/DL)
  • 61 Sandra Adames (DB/WR)
  • 63 Christina Medina (DL/OL)
  • 64 Kelly Gary (DL/OL)
  • 65 Jody Taylor (DL/OL)
  • 66 Juanita Burney (C/DT)
  • 68 Rebekah LaMie (OL/DL)
  • 74 Patricia Hogue (OL/DL)
  • 76 Ahna Glenn (DT/OL)
  • 78 Mary Garcia (OL/DL)
  • 80 Tiffany Tomlin (WR/DB)
  • 83 Trish Nunez (WR/DB)
  • 91 Shanae Ruffin (DL/OL)
  • 94 Lynette Perkins (OL/DL)
  • 99 Tiliza Kuumba (DL/OL)
Injured reserve
  • currently vacant

Exempt List

  • currently vacant

Practice squad

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

2010

Season Schedule 2007

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 3 Los Angeles Amazons Home Lost 26-37
April 10 Southern California Breakers Away Won 22-0
April 17 Tucson Monsoon HomeWon 54-0
April 24 California Quake AwayLost 40-42
May 8 Seattle Majestics HomeWon 41-14
May 22Tucson MonsoonAwayWon 41-0
May 29 Bay Area Bandits HomeWon 43-6
June 5Bay Area BanditsAwayWon 26-22
June 12 Sacramento Sirens (Pacific West Division Championship)AwayLost 26-60

Season Schedule 2010

DateOpponent Home/Away Result
April 3 Los Angeles Amazons Home Lost 26-37
April 10 Southern California Breakers Away Won 22-0
April 17 Tucson Monsoon HomeWon 54-0
April 24 California Quake AwayLost 40-42
May 8 Seattle Majestics HomeWon 41-14
May 22Tucson MonsoonAwayWon 41-0
May 29 Bay Area Bandits HomeWon 43-6
June 5Bay Area BanditsAwayWon 26-22
June 12 Sacramento Sirens (Pacific West Division Championship)AwayLost 26-60

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 San Diego Sting AwayWon 16-0
April 16 Arizona Assassins HomeLost 0-39
April 30 Silver State Legacy AwayLost 3-27
May 7San Diego StingHomeWon 12-6
May 14 Pacific Warriors AwayLost 6-21
May 21Arizona AssassinsAwayLost 0-6**
June 4Silver State LegacyHomeLost 0-6**
June 18 Los Angeles Amazons HomeLost 0-6**

** = Forfeited