Fillies Out of the Gate With a Bang

As the scoreboard ticked off triple 0 I couldn't really comprehend it. We won over the Ventura Black Widows.

We arrived at the field around 4 to help set up the concession stands and decorations. Note to self, trying to carry 15 balloons to the street corner to decorate the fence with while the winds are around 20 mph is a bit more difficult than previously thought.

At 4:30pm we went into the locker room to get ready. We just got our new uniforms on Thursday and we are all anxious to get them on. I have to say that they are pretty damn cool. They are edgy and professional looking. I am proud of them. The sizes seemed to run a bit small but I think that's party due to the material of them being naturally tight. I had to jump up and down a little to get my pants on over my leg pads but I got it to work lol

We went out onto the field at 5pm for early warm ups. As we were running onto the field I had to say we look damn good in purple.

I worked receiving kicks for a while. I'm glad that I did because the wind was making it difficult to read. I would come up hard and then the wind would catch the ball and it would sail over my head. Or I would hang back and it would die in front of me. After a few though I kinda got a gaige on it.

At 5:20 we went back into the locker room for the pep talk. As we all sat there it was all I could do to stay calm.

As we ran back on the field I couldn't help but feel like all the hard work we have put in was now going to be tested.

We were fairly silent during our stretching and warm-ups. If you know our team this is unusual. I think everyone was starting to focus.

We lined up in the endzone and they announced everyone on the team. As I they announced me and I ran out on the field I looked and saw the fan turnout that we had for the game was impressed. We never got that when I played for the Pride and I never even saw it for other teams when we played away games.

We had won the toss and I ran out alongside Tucker to receive the kick off. As the whistle was blown I said outloud to myself, "It's just like practice" and sure enough the ball came to me. I grabbed it and run to about the 50 yard line. Ok here we go I thought.

I knew before the game what the first call was going to be and I had envisioned how good it would feel if I could bust one. But I didn't think it would actually happen. I got a pitch and turned the corner, made a couple moves, and next thing I know everyone is pounding my helmet because I scored the first touchdown in Fillies history. I have to admit to everyone that it was also my technical first touchdown in my career. I have scored a couple but they were all called back. I felt almost a relief that we got off to that start.

Our D was incredible all game. We had several sacks, an interception by Mac-Attack, and a fumble recovery.

Our O ran the ball very well. Our O-line made huge holes. Overall we played well.

The other team had about 9 players. Now coming from the Pride I can relate to them. I know what it feels like to be on the other side of that blow out. Sometimes it's not how much talent you have when you have only 9 players. I have to say that I completely respect their heart. They didn't ever give up no matter what the score was.

The game was a great confidence booster for us however next week our real season begins at Fresno and they have more than 9 players. Every yard against them will be a lot harder. We will be tested and I think we are ready.

I am extremely proud of this team. I can't tell my teammates enough how much they mean to me. Stay tuned for week 2!