Fort Wayne Flash
The Fort Wayne Flash was a full-contact women's outdoor football team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[2] The team started its exhibition season in 2006 and officially became part of the National Women's Football Association and began playing league games in 2007.[3][4] Home games for the 2008 season were played at Bishop John M. D’Arcy Stadium on the University of Saint Francis campus,[5] however, starting in 2009, the team played on the campus of Woodlan Senior/Junior High School in nearby Woodburn.[6]
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| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| League | National Women's Football Association 2007–2008 Women's Football Alliance 2009–present |
| Team history | Fort Wayne Flash 2007–2011 |
| Based in | Woodburn, Indiana |
| Stadium | Woodlan Junior/Senior High School |
| Colors | Red, Gold |
| Head coach | Scott Floyd |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 1 (2008 NWFA Northern Midwest) |
| Cheerleaders | Flashettes[1] |
In 2008, the Flash clinched their first ever playoff berth and won the Midwest Division title. However, their playoff run was one-and-done, as they lost to the Columbus Comets 14–7.
Beginning in 2009, the Flash played in the Women's Football Alliance.
For 2010, the Flash were taking the season off to reorganize and cope with the death of player Karen O'Boyle and since then have never been heard of again.
Season-By-Season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Flash (NWFA) | |||||
| 2007 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2nd North West | – |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1st North Midwest | Lost First Round (Columbus) |
| Fort Wayne Flash (WFA) | |||||
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3rd National Central | – |
| Totals | 13 | 12 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
2009 Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | West Michigan Mayhem | Away | Lost 0–41 |
| April 25 | Indiana Speed | Home | Lost 0–52 |
| May 9 | Dayton Diamonds | Away | Won 29–0 |
| May 17 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 47–0 |
| May 30 | Indiana Speed | Away | Lost 7–14 |
| June 6 | West Michigan Mayhem | Home | Lost 0–35 |
| June 13 | Toledo Reign | Home | Won 38–0 |
| June 20 | Dayton Diamonds | Home | Won 68–20 |
References
- Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – 2008 Cheer Squad. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- Clardie, Stacy, Taking the next step – Flash promise 'more exciting' second year, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, April 20, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- Keating, Katie, She loves to make contact – Tight end married to a Flash coach, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, April 14, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – About Fort Wayne Flash Archived 2008-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – Tickets Archived 2008-10-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
- Fort Wayne Flash Women's Tackle Football – 2009 Schedule Archived 2009-04-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2009-05-04.
- Smith, B. "Women show grit on football field", Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, June 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2009-04-28
