Expect the matchup of the season Saturday night at French Field, when the Seattle Majestics play host to the Sacramento Sirens.<\/p>\n
The two teams are considered the powerhouses of the Western Conference in the Independent Women\u2019s Football League, and each will be walking onto the field undefeated.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the way the Majestics (2-0) want to be walking off the field after Saturday\u2019s game against the Sirens (2-0). Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no doubt \u2013 Sacramento has always been a challenge for us,\u201d said Camille Head, who co-owns the Majestics and plays wide receiver.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe did defeat them twice,\u201d she said of last season, but noted Sacramento was without one of its head coaches, who had led to them to past winning seasons. This year, he\u2019s back, and Sacramento has a thing or two it wants to prove.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have a sour taste in their mouth from us defeating them the last time,\u201d Head said.<\/p>\n
With that kind of rivalry, the mood on the turf will be intense.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the fans are going to see an incredible matchup from two very strong teams,\u201d Head noted. \u201cWe\u2019re definitely huge rivals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Statistically the teams have some similarity: the Majestics have wracked up about 700 yards in two games, while the Sirens have posted 800. But the Sirens\u2019 offense is exceptionally deadly, having amassed 117 points, compared to the Majestics\u2019 54.<\/p>\n
The Sirens were the 2007 Pacific Northwest Division champions, while the Majestics had that honor in 2008.<\/p>\n
Both teams are big frogs in proverbially small ponds, so French Field is going to be the epicenter of a major shakedown.<\/p>\n
\u201cBasically the Battle of the West is coming,\u201d Head said.<\/p>\n
The Majestics have ample reason to hope for fan support at their second home game in Kent. At their season opener April 11 \u2013 a 34-0 shutout of Corvallis Pride – the team drew about 700 supporters, who were vocal throughout the game.<\/p>\n
Head is hoping for more of the same Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking for another big turnout – we\u2019re hoping that the fans who made it out to the first game, will bring their friends to this one,\u201d she said.\u201dHopefully we\u2019ll see close to 1,000 by the end of the season.<\/p>\n
Majestics to watch Saturday include veteran lineman Faatuiese Sesepasara (50), who has been a part of the team since 2003. \u201cShe\u2019s a pretty solid player,\u201d Head noted. And quarterback Michel Volk (10): \u201cThis is going to be the game we need to get the offense rolling, so we expect big things from her,\u201d Head explained.<\/p>\n
Also keep an eye peeled for linebackers Casey Rivas (5) and Shannon Fitch (47), who are expected to help slow down Sacramento\u2019s hardboiled offensive line.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If you go<\/p>\n
What: Women\u2019s tackle football: Seattle Majestics vs. Sacramento Sirens<\/p>\n
When: 7 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n
Where: French Field, 10200 S.E. 256h St., Kent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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