Central Cal

War Angels Fall 2 points short

On a cold and windy night in Oakland, the War Angels found themselves in a fight to the end against the undefeated Bay Area Bandits. The War Angels struck first in the game with a rushing touchdown by Jamie Fornal. However, on the pursuing kickoff, the Bandits returned the kick for their own TD making the score 7-6. Late in the 2nd quarter, the Bandits struck again and the War Angels found themselves down 13-7 going into the second half. Early in the 3rd quarter, on a 3rd and 15 on their own 40 yard line, the Bandits threw a pass that landed incomplete to their runningback. To the War Angels surprise the runningback picked up the dropped ball and ran 60 yards for a touchdown. The officials ruled it a lateral pass and allowed the score. Despite the missed call by the officials, the War Angels continued to fight. Late in the 3rd quarter, Destanie Yarbrough broke several tackles and scored on a 30 yard rushing play. Thanks to key defensive plays by Jeanette Jimenez, Destanie Yarbrough, and Jen Jones, the War Angels were kept in the game. Late in the 4th quarter Detanie Yarbrough scored another rushing touchdown, however they missed the 2 point conversion that would tie the game. With 2 minutes to go on their own 40 yard line, the War Angels had one last chance to take the lead. They unleashed their passing attack and drove the ball 40 yards in 1:30. On 4th down, on ther own 20 yard line, the War Angels attempted the winning field goal, but came up short. They move to 3-1 on the season. The War Angels will take on the 4-1 Pacific Warriors on May 19 at 7pm at Koligian Stadium.

War Angels flying up the rankings

Outscoring opponents 155-7, in the past 3 games, the War Angels are quickly moving up in the WFA rankings. Last Saturday, April 28, the War Angels battled the West Coast Lightning from Southern California and won 42-7. The War Angles looked to their running game behind the locomotive, Destanie Yarbrough, who scored 2 touchdowns breaking 4 to 5 tackles with each run. Anna Mehr had her 3rd touchdown reception in 3 games. The Defense led by Jeannette Jimenez swarmed the Lightning and did not allow an offensive touchdown. Leandre Smith grabbed an interception and Jamie Fornal had her second fumble recovery. After this Bye weekend, the War Angels will face their biggest challenge next when they go on the road to play their undefeated division rivals the Bay Area Bandits.

War Angels Soar to 2-0

The War Angels are on a roll and are unstoppable. In their first home game of the season, the War Angels shut-out the Valley Vipers 66-0. Quaterback Chantel Wiggins gave another stellar performance, passing for five touchdowns and running one in herself. Seven other War Angels scored touchdowns as well, proving that the War Angels can move the ball around the field and are a threat from anywhere. The defense, lead by defensive captain Tika Hall, held the Vipers to barely double digit yardage and prevented them from earning a single first down. The War Angels have hit their stride and are gaining momentum. They next fly against the West Coast Lightning, April 28th, at 7pm at Central High School's Koligian Stadium.