ANN
ARBOR, MI, April 22, 2007 - The Tree Town Spitfire (1-1) fell to the
National Women’s Football Association powerhouse West Michigan Mayhem 50-0
(2-0) last night at Mayors’ Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo. Six Spitfire
turnovers and Mayhem control of the line of scrimmage put the Spitfire in a
43:36 to 16:24 time of possession hole.
The top
Spitfire performance of the evening was that of rookie Leilani Russell who
made twelve tackles and broke up two passes in her first start at free
safety. Russell also returned two kicks for 40 yards. Rookies Jennifer
Armstrong and Denise Powell played well in place of linebacker Denise
Thompson, who broke her ankle in the first quarter.
The Spitfire
will travel May 5 to take on the Milwaukee Momentum (0-1). Their next home
appearance will be May 12 versus the Fort Wayne Flash (1-1). General
admission tickets are available online and at the gate: $10 for adults; $7
for students and seniors; no admission charge for children aged 5 years and
under.
