West Michigan Mayhem
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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 (from 2002-2005 they were based in Otsego
and known as the Southwest Michigan Jaguars). Home games are played at the Vicksburg High School Stadium in nearby Vicksburg
.
| colspan="6" align="center" | Southwest Michigan Jaguars (NWFA)
|-
|2002 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd Great Lakes Division || --
|-
|2003 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3rd Great Lakes Division || --
|-
|2004 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd North Great Lakes || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Philadelphia)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (D.C.
)
|-
|2005 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 4th North Division || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Columbus
)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (Detroit
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | West Michigan Mayhem (NWFA)
|-
|2006 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st North West || Lost NWFA First Round (Columbus
)
|-
|2007 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st North West || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Baltimore
)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (Pittsburgh
)
|-
|2008 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st North North || First-round bye for Northern Conference Quarterfinal
Won Northern Conference Semifinal (New York
)
Won Northern Conference Championship (Philadelphia)
Lost NWFA Championship (H-Town
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | West Michigan Mayhem (WFA)
|-
|2009 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st National Central || Won National Conference Semifinal (Columbus
)
Won National Conference Championship (Philadelphia
)
Lost WFA National Championship (St. Louis
)
|-
|2010 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st National North Central || Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Philadelphia
)
|-
|2011 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd National Central || --
|-
!Totals || 67 || 29 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team based in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
The area on which the modern city stands was once home to Native Americans of the Hopewell culture, who migrated into the area sometime before the first millennium. Evidence of their early residency remains in the form of a small mound in downtown's Bronson Park. The Hopewell civilization began to...
. They play in 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...
. The Mayhem 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...
from their inception in 2002 until 2008 (from 2002-2005 they were based in Otsego
Otsego, Michigan
Otsego is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,934 at the 2000 census. The city is within Otsego Township, but is administratively autonomous....
and known as the Southwest Michigan Jaguars). Home games are played at the Vicksburg High School Stadium in nearby Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Michigan
Vicksburg is a village in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,320 at the 2000 census.The village is located mostly within Schoolcraft Township on the east side, though a portion is also within Brady Township.-History:...
.
Season-By-Season
|-| colspan="6" align="center" | Southwest Michigan Jaguars (NWFA)
|-
|2002 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd Great Lakes Division || --
|-
|2003 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3rd Great Lakes Division || --
|-
|2004 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd North Great Lakes || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Philadelphia)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (D.C.
D.C. Divas
The D.C. Divas are a football team in the Women's Football Alliance. Based in the Washington Metropolitan Area, the Divas play their home games in Landover at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.-2001:The Divas were formed in 2000 to be one of the charter franchises of the National Women's...
)
|-
|2005 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 4th North Division || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Columbus
Columbus Comets
The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008...
)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (Detroit
Detroit Demolition
The Detroit Demolition is a women's semi-professional American football team of the Women's Spring Football League based in the Detroit, Michigan area. During their most recent season, home games were played at Franklin High School in Livonia. They joined the National Women's Football Association...
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | West Michigan Mayhem (NWFA)
|-
|2006 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st North West || Lost NWFA First Round (Columbus
Columbus Comets
The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008...
)
|-
|2007 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st North West || Won Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Baltimore
Baltimore Burn
The Baltimore Burn is a women's American football team in the Women's Spring Football League . Formerly a member of the National Women's Football League The Baltimore Burn is a women's American football team in the Women's Spring Football League (2011). Formerly a member of the National Women's...
)
Lost Northern Conference Semifinal (Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Passion
The Pittsburgh Passion is a women's American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The franchise began play in 2003 and is currently owned by Teresa Conn and Franco Harris. It is a licensed team in the Women's Football Alliance....
)
|-
|2008 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st North North || First-round bye for Northern Conference Quarterfinal
Won Northern Conference Semifinal (New York
New York Nemesis
The New York Nemesis is a women's tackle football team playing out of the Capital District of New York. It is a member of the Independent Women's Football League , a league with over 30 teams across the United States...
)
Won Northern Conference Championship (Philadelphia)
Lost NWFA Championship (H-Town
H-Town Texas Cyclones
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...
)
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | West Michigan Mayhem (WFA)
|-
|2009 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st National Central || Won National Conference Semifinal (Columbus
Columbus Comets
The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008...
)
Won National Conference Championship (Philadelphia
Philadelphia Liberty Belles
The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Home games are played on the campus of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania....
)
Lost WFA National Championship (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...
)
|-
|2010 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 1st National North Central || Lost National Conference Quarterfinal (Philadelphia
Philadelphia Liberty Belles
The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Home games are played on the campus of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania....
)
|-
|2011 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd National Central || --
|-
!Totals || 67 || 29 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
Season Schedule
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 |
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April 18 | Fort Wayne Flash Fort Wayne Flash The Fort Wayne Flash is a full-contact women's outdoor football team of the Women's Football Alliance based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The team started its exhibition season in 2006 and officially became part of the National Women's Football Association and began playing league games in 2007. Home... |
Home | Won 41-0 |
April 25 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 47-0 |
May 2 | Dayton Diamonds Dayton Diamonds The Dayton Diamonds are a charter member of the Women's Football Alliance which began play in 2008. Based in Dayton, Ohio, home games are played on the campus of Northmont High School in nearby Clayton.... |
Away | Won 56-0 |
May 9 | Thee Toledo Reign | Home | Won 57-0 |
May 16 | Indiana Speed Indiana Speed The Indiana Speed is a football team in the Women's Spring Football League. They play on the near north side of Indianapolis, Indiana at Park Tudor School's football field.... |
Away | Won 20-15 |
June 6 | Fort Wayne Flash | Away | Won 35-0 |
June 13 | Dayton Diamonds Dayton Diamonds The Dayton Diamonds are a charter member of the Women's Football Alliance which began play in 2008. Based in Dayton, Ohio, home games are played on the campus of Northmont High School in nearby Clayton.... |
Home | Won 55-0 |
June 27 | Indiana Speed Indiana Speed The Indiana Speed is a football team in the Women's Spring Football League. They play on the near north side of Indianapolis, Indiana at Park Tudor School's football field.... |
Home | Won 21-0 |
July 11 | Columbus Comets Columbus Comets The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008... (National Conference Semifinal) |
Home | Won 41-12 |
July 25 | Philadelphia Liberty Belles Philadelphia Liberty Belles The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Home games are played on the campus of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania.... (National Conference Championship) |
Home | Won 28-21 |
August 15 | St. Louis Slam 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... (WFA National Championship) |
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Lost 14-21 |
Season Schedule
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 |
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April 10 | Detroit Dark Angels Detroit Dark Angels The Detroit Dark Angels are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Dark Angels are members of the Women's Football Alliance... |
Away | Won 52-0 |
April 17 | Toledo Reign | Home | Won 71-0 |
May 1 | Indiana Speed Indiana Speed The Indiana Speed is a football team in the Women's Spring Football League. They play on the near north side of Indianapolis, Indiana at Park Tudor School's football field.... |
Home | Won 45-13 |
May 8 | Cleveland Fusion Cleveland Fusion The Cleveland Fusion is a women's professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Fusion played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2002 until 2008... |
Home | Won 55-0 |
May 15 | Columbus Comets Columbus Comets The Columbus Comets are a women's professional American football team based in Columbus, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance. The Comets played in the National Women's Football Association from their inception in 2003 until 2008... |
Away | Lost 31-36 |
May 22 | Toledo Reign | Away | Won 64-0 |
June 12 | Cleveland Fusion | Away | Won 66-14 |
June 19 | Detroit Dark Angels | Home | Won 73-0 |
June 26 | Philadelphia Liberty Belles Philadelphia Liberty Belles The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are a team of the Women's Football Alliance which began play for its inaugural 2009 season. Home games are played on the campus of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania.... (National Conference Quarterfinal) |
Away | Lost 33-35 |
Season Schedule
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 |
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April 2 | Cincinnati Sizzle Cincinnati Sizzle The Cincinnati Sizzle is a women's Professional football team from Cincinnati, Ohio. They play in the Women's Football Alliance, with home games played at La Salle High School... |
Away | Won 20-0 |
April 16 | Toledo Reign | Home | Won 54-12 |
May 7 | St. Louis Slam 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... |
Home | Lost 6-36 |
May 14 | Chicago Force Chicago Force The Chicago Force is a women's football team that is now in the Women's Football Alliance. Founded in 2003, the team has previously played at De La Salle HS & St... |
Away | Lost 6-15 |
May 21 | Dayton Diamonds Dayton Diamonds The Dayton Diamonds are a charter member of the Women's Football Alliance which began play in 2008. Based in Dayton, Ohio, home games are played on the campus of Northmont High School in nearby Clayton.... |
Away | Won 63-0 |
June 4 | St. Louis Slam | Away | Lost 7-41 |
June 11 | Chicago Force | Home | Lost 3-76 |
June 18 | Detroit Dark Angels Detroit Dark Angels The Detroit Dark Angels are a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010. The Dark Angels are members of the Women's Football Alliance... |
Home | Lost 14-24 |