2009 Quake All Stars

The All Stars teams were selected based on the votes submitted by IWFL Team Delegates, Coaches and Players so the list below is truly a list of YOUR All Stars!

The All Star Game will be held on Championship Weekend, July 26 in Round Rock, TX.

For more information on the 2009 IWFL All Star Game and Championship Weekend please visit the IWFL web site .

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Ending the season with a
win in triple OT

Irvine, CA - The weather was breezy with the sun coming down and made it a perfectly good day to play some football. This was the last game of the season for the Quake, an unexpected schedule change to play the SoCal Breakers, and was by far the most exciting nail biting game of the season.

The Breakers were able to score on their first offensive series of the game, letting the Quake team know that they'll need to step up their game if they want a chance to win against them. The Quake offense had a slow start but was able to answer back with a touchdown, 6-6. Both teams battled it out, exchanging touchdowns one after the next ending the first half with the score tied at 13-13. Through the entire game both teams were going head to head and after 60 minutes of football, the scored remained tied at 20-20; causing the game to go into overtime! The IWFL no longer plays “sudden death” overtime football, but plays according to the NCAA overtime guidelines with each team having an opportunity to score from the 25 yard line. If the first team scores, the other team must match that or do better. Extra periods continue until the one team scores more than the other team.

The Breakers offense was unable to drive the necessary 25 yards to score a touchdown but did attempt 3 field goals, missing one and getting two blocked by #47 Knengi Martin. The Quake defense put extreme pressure and played with all their heart keeping the Breakers from scoring in OT. The Quake offense turned the ball over on their first possession in OT and missed a FG of their own in the 2nd OT. In the 3rd OT, the Breakers defense forced three successive plays for negative yardage forcing a 4th and 31. Everyone expected to go into a 4th OT, but  #3 Deb Küntz connected deep down the Breakers sideline with #2 Stephanie Neroes just shy of a first down, where she was able to make a defender miss, tip toe along the sideline, gaining her balance and finally sprinting the final15 yards to the end zone for the winning touchdown! Final score 26-20. One of the best nail biting football games in Quake history.

Thank you to the SoCal Breakers for an amazing game. We look forward to playing again next season! Thank you to our fans, especially Super Fan and family for all your support and we hope all of you enjoyed the game. And lastly thank you to all the supporters, sponsors, players, coaches and staff for a successful 2009 season.

Quake victorious in rematch against Maniax

Modesto, CA - The Quake took the road to Modesto, CA where the weather was a bit more warm and dry during the day. The day seemed to have cooled down by kick off at 7pm. The Maniax took the field and took their first series to the endzone taking an early start 6-0. The Quake had a slow start on offense but by their third offensive series #23 Amy Croger runs in for a touchdown, keeping the game tight 6-6. The first quarter may have seemed quiet but sure after the Quake put their offense and defense to work. Quake offense drives the ball all the way to the 5 yard line and #44 Angela Mims runs the ball in down the middle for a touchdown, Quake 12-6. Quake #91 Andrea Grant on kick off, kicks the ball on the ground getting a nice Quake roll where the Maniax will take the ball on the 15 yard line. Maniax unable to push forward were forced to punt the ball, short kick and Quake takes over the ball at the 22 yard line in great field position to score. Quake offensive line makes great blocks down the field, making it able for #23 Croger to run in another touchdown, Quake 18-6 with 6 minutes remaining til the end of the first half. Maniax deep in Quake territory with a quick 3 and out due to a huge sack with a loss of 10 yard by #44 Mims. After the Maniax punts the ball high and short, #47 Knengi Martin returns a 37 yard run for a touchdown, Quake leads a 24-6. With the half almost to an end, Quake on their 28 yard line hoping to score one more time, #12 Catherine B. Vivo, passes to #23 Croger but intercepted by Maniax closing the gap, Quake 24-14.

Start of the second half, Maniax to kick and with a grounded kick Maniax retrieved the ball on their 40. Quake defense was able to hold them. Quake deep in Maniax territory was able to move the ball down the field, #44 Mims on her second touchdown for the day, Quake 30-14 with 6 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. Early in the 4th quarter #12 Vivo in shotgun formation, and connects on a pass to #44 Mims for a 64 yard touchdown, her third of the game, stretching the Quake lead to 36-14. The Quake defense is not giving anything up this game as they hold the Maniax to punt again. Quake hands off to #23 Croger, with her entire offensive line blocking making an open path running in a 46 yard touchdown. Quake defense was able to put pressure on the Manix offense all game, final score 42-14.

Our last away game was rescheduled. The Quake end their 2009 season against the SoCal Breakers at Irvine HS, kick off at 7pm. Tickets are $10 adult, $5 ages 8-12 and 7 and under are free. We hope to see you there!

Quake dominates over the Maniax

Downey, CA - The last Quake home game for the 2009 season was an exciting event being introduced by Taiko drums during the pre game and entertained over 300 fans with Japanese culture: Sumo wrestling, kendo, karate, calligraphy and so much more.

The Maniax received the ball in the first quarter and both teams were able to exchange touchdowns and the successfully completed the 2 point conversion ending the first quarter 8-8. Though in the first half the Maniax was able to score 16 points the Quake held them to a 22-16 lead at the end of the half. The Quake drove the ball down the field consistently with running back #23 Amy Croger, #24 Tami Singletaryy and full back #17 Helen Monterroso.

Second half of the game the Quake defense was able to hold the Maniax to only 8 more points. And the Quake offense continued to dominate and scored an additional 36 points in the second half. The final score was Quake, 58-24

The Quake hits the road this week for the rematch against the Modesto Maniax.

Quake with a tough loss

Downey, CA - The Quake took the field and held the Sirens to 12 points in the first half. In the third quarter the Quake offense put some pressure against the Sirens defense and decreased the lead to a 7-12 score. Soon after in the fourth quarter the Sirens stepped their offense into gear and was able to finish the game victorious, final score 14-34 Sirens.

The Quake has a well deserved bye next week but begin to prepare themselves for the next home game on May 23rd against the Modesto Maniax. .

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Quake came up short

Los Angeles, CA - The Quake turned up the heat on Saturday, May 2nd against the Amazons. Their second match this season and the Quake was ready to fight for a victory.

Quake to receive the ball in the first quarter, #47 Knengi Martin returns the ball for a touchdown as her other fellow teammates makes amazing blocks to lead her the way to the end zone. Amazons answer back quickly as #12 Ashley Moody runs the ball for a touchdown on the first offensive play of the game. Score was 8-7 Amazons. The first quarter ended with the Amazons dominating with a 30-7 lead. In the 2nd quarter the Quake defense held the Amazons to only 6 more points for the remainder of the game. The Quake offense had a great drive midway through the second quarter #44 Angela Mims running the ball in for a touchdown. As well #47 Martin returned another kick off return for a touchdown and shortened the lead lead to 36-21.

The second half of the game was a well fought battle for both teams, as the second half remained scoreless. Final score was 36-21 Amazons.