Photo courtesy Sun City Stealth

Women’s professional football kicks off this Saturday, as Sun City Stealth takes on Denver

After a year-long delay due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Sun City Stealth will take to the field this Saturday at Franklin High School.

The full contact, women’s football team is kicking off their inaugural season in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) battling the Mile High Blaze, the WFA Division II powerhouse out of Denver.

The first home game is scheduled for May 1, at Franklin High School (900 N Resler Drive) with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and game
activities starting at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are available online or at the gate.

The Stealth’s game will also be live-streamed here on Herald Post, with Chris Babcock and Mike Tipton, starting at 6:30.

“During the regular season we’ll have our opportunity to earn a position in post season play within the WFA’s Division III,” Robert Rodriguez,  Chief Brand Officer for the Stealth shares.

In addition, the Stealth’s first game will also be Alzheimer’s Association: West Texas ChapterThe Longest Day (TLD)‘ Fundraiser.

The Stealth’s 2021 regular season runs May 1st through June 12th, 2021.

The Women’s Football Alliance is a professional full-contact football league that began play in 2009. It is the largest 11-on-11 football league for women.

WFA division championships are scheduled for July 2021 in Canton, OH at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

For more information about the team, visit their website.