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May 30, 2003
Eastern High School
Contact: Rich Daniel
media@dcdivas.com
301-573-4260

D.C. Divas Comeback With Passion

The D.C. Divas met their toughest test of the season to date and responded with an impressive 30-25 come from behind victory of the Pittsburgh Passion. The D.C. Divas trailed 25-22 with 3:57 left to play when their offensive line decided to take control. The D.C. Divas rushed for 340 yards on the day, but it was the last four that really mattered.With just :17 seconds left on the clock Donna Wilkinson's 4 yard touchdown run and 2pt conversion sealed the victory for The D.C. Divas. Wilkinson carried 33 times for 150 yards and 3 td's. Her running mate Lashawn Foust had another strong game with 20 carries for 101 yards and 1 touchdown. The offensive line of Michelle Riddle-Gayle Dilla-Nancy Buermyer-Renee Roach-Patrice Bowman-Jayme Morrison-Carrie Pecover and Alison Marshal were voted the offensive MVP's "our line has to be the best in the league" said the league's leading rusher Donna Wilkinson (884 yds in 6 games) "they are big-agile and have excellent football minds and they're very tough. We (running backs) give them all the credit in the world. Coach Tench has done a great job." The defense has been tested on the road in their last two outings. Prior to the game The D.C. Divas leading tackler linebacker Tessa Nelson went down with a sprained knee. Her replacement Sharina Western recorded 10 tackles and 8 assists and was named the defensive MVP. "I was very excited, but didn't want to get my chance that way. We all saw Tessa go down and you could feel the worry. I made alot of mistakes, but my team supported me very strongly. For never having played inside linebacker, I think I did okay in the end."

The D.C. Divas are 6-0 and in first place in the Mid Atlantic Division of the NWFA (National Women's Football Association)

The D.C. Divas return home this Saturday June 7th for a 7pm contest with the Columbus Flames at Eastern High School. Go to www.dcdivas.com for more information on the WASHINGTON WOMEN'S WEEKEND OF FOOTBALL. See how you can be part of the DC DIVAS and the Washington Freedom's exciting weekend of football action.

For more information contact Rich Daniel 301-573-4260. D.C. Divas practices are Tues-Wed-Thurs 7pm Landover Hills Rec Park (rte 50 and rte 202 in landover).

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