H-Town Texas Cyclones
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The H-Town Texas Cyclones are a team of the Independent Women's Football League
. Based in Houston
, the Cyclones play their home games at Reggie Grob Stadium on the campus of the Spring Branch Independent School District
. The Cyclones are the second IWFL team based in Houston, after the Houston Energy. However, while the Energy competes in Tier I, the Cyclones are expected to compete in Tier II. Both teams will compete for talent and fans with the Women's Football Alliance
's Houston Power
.
In their inaugural season, when they played in the National Women's Football Association
the Cyclones defeated the West Michigan Mayhem
39-10 to win the NWFA Championship. Their sophomore season (in which they were members of the WFA) was not as successful, as they were only credited two wins that season (both by default when the East Texas Saberkats
folded).
| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (NWFA)
|-
|2008 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st South Central || Won Southern Conference Quarterfinals (Oklahoma City
)
Won Southern Conference Semifinals (St. Louis
)
Won Southern Conference Championship (Los Angeles
)
Won NWFA Championship (West Michigan
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (WFA)
|-
|2009 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 3rd American Southwest || --
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (IWFL)
|-
|2009 || -- || -- || -- || -- || --
|-
!Totals || 13 || 7 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
** = Won by forfeit
Independent Women's Football League
The Independent Women's Football League was founded in 2000, and began play in 2001.IWFL founders began with the goal to establish a quality women's football league that would be respected as the top level of women's tackle football in the world....
. Based in Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, the Cyclones play their home games at Reggie Grob Stadium on the campus of the Spring Branch Independent School District
Spring Branch Independent School District
Spring Branch Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Hedwig Village, Texas, United States. The district serves portions of western Houston. It also serves several small municipalities known as the Memorial Villages in its jurisdiction, such as Hedwig Village and Spring...
. The Cyclones are the second IWFL team based in Houston, after the Houston Energy. However, while the Energy competes in Tier I, the Cyclones are expected to compete in Tier II. Both teams will compete for talent and fans with the Women's Football Alliance
Women's Football Alliance
The Women's Football Alliance is a full-contact Women's American football league which began play in the spring of 2009. They have now completed three full seasons and grew to over 60 teams slated for the 2011 season. The women play 11 person tackle football games with rules that basically mirror...
's Houston Power
Houston Power
The Houston Power is a team of the Women's Football Alliance. THe Hoston Power began by playing in the 2010 season. The 2011 season is now underway...
.
In their inaugural season, when they played in the National Women's Football Association
National Women's Football Association
The National Women's Football Association was a full-contact American football league for women headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The league was founded by Catherine Masters in 2000, as the two benchmark teams, the Alabama Renegades and the Nashville Dream played each other six times in...
the Cyclones defeated the West Michigan Mayhem
West Michigan Mayhem
The West Michigan Mayhem is a women's professional American football team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Mayhem played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008...
39-10 to win the NWFA Championship. Their sophomore season (in which they were members of the WFA) was not as successful, as they were only credited two wins that season (both by default when the East Texas Saberkats
East Texas Saberkats
The East Texas Saberkats were a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Marshall, the Saberkats were originally going to play in the National Women's Football Association before moving to the WFA. On March 14, 2009, it was announced that the team had folded.-2009 Season Schedule:...
folded).
Season-By-Season
|-| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (NWFA)
|-
|2008 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st South Central || Won Southern Conference Quarterfinals (Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Lightning
The Oklahoma City Lightning is Oklahoma City full-contact women's American football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Home games are played at Taft Stadium....
)
Won Southern Conference Semifinals (St. Louis
St. Louis Slam
The St. Louis Slam is a women's professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions. The Slam played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008. Home...
)
Won Southern Conference Championship (Los Angeles
Los Angeles Amazons
The Los Angeles Amazons are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Los Angeles, California. A member of the Women's Football Alliance, the Amazons play their home games at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex....
)
Won NWFA Championship (West Michigan
West Michigan Mayhem
The West Michigan Mayhem is a women's professional American football team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Mayhem played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008...
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (WFA)
|-
|2009 || 2 || 6 || 0 || 3rd American Southwest || --
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | H-Town Texas Cyclones (IWFL)
|-
|2009 || -- || -- || -- || -- || --
|-
!Totals || 13 || 7 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
2009
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Austin Outlaws Austin Outlaws The Austin Outlaws are a women's football team in the Women's Football Alliance. They are based in Austin, Texas. Home games are played at Chaparral Stadium on the campus of Westlake High School.... |
Home | Lost 34-40 |
| April 25 | East Texas Saberkats East Texas Saberkats The East Texas Saberkats were a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Marshall, the Saberkats were originally going to play in the National Women's Football Association before moving to the WFA. On March 14, 2009, it was announced that the team had folded.-2009 Season Schedule:... |
Away | Won 6-0** |
| May 2 | Lone Star Mustangs Lone Star Mustangs The Lone Star Mustangs are a team of the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Bedford Texas , the Mustangs play their home games at Pennington Field... |
Away | Lost 12-20 |
| May 16 | Lone Star Mustangs | Home | Lost 12-14 |
| May 30 | East Texas Saberkats | Home | Won 6-0** |
| June 6 | Austin Outlaws | Away | Lost 20-42 |
| June 20 | Lone Star Mustangs | Home | Lost 0-31 |
| June 27 | Austin Outlaws | Away | Lost 7-29 |
2010
| Date | Opponent | Home Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... /Away Home team In team sports, the term home advantage describes the advantage–usually a psychological advantage–that the home team is said to have over the visiting team as a result of playing in familiar facilities and in front of supportive fans... |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Louisiana Fuel | Home | |
| April 17 | Miami Fury Miami Fury The Miami Fury is a football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in Miami, Florida, the Fury plays its home games at North Miami Athletic Stadium.-2000:... |
Away | |
| April 24 | Houston Energy | Home | |
| May 1 | Louisiana Fuel | Home | |
| May 15 | Dallas Diamonds Dallas Diamonds The Dallas Diamonds are a women's professional American football team in the Women's Football Alliance . It is made up of 46 players and has a coaching staff of 10... |
Home | |
| May 22 | Memphis Belles Memphis Belles The Memphis Belles are a women's professional tackle football team and members of the Independent Women's Football League. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Memphis Belles played their 2010 home games at Halle Stadium football field in Memphis, Tennessee... |
Away | |
| May 29 | Houston Energy | Away | |
| June 5 | Louisiana Fuel | Away |