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Richmond Black Widows
Founded2015
LeagueWFA (2016-present)
Team history2015-Present
StadiumBon Secours Training Center
Based inRichmond, Virginia
Team colorsBlack, red, silver
PresidentSarah Schkeeper
Head coachBrian West
MascotBetty

The Richmond Black Widows are a women's American football team playing out of Richmond, Virginia.[1] They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). They are the first women's football team in Richmond, and currently the only team in Virginia. They are set to start their inaugural season in April 2016. Games will be held at Virginia Union University's Hovey Field.

For the 2017 season, Richmond Black Widows' games were held at the Bon Secours Redskins Training Center.

Staff[]

As of the 2018 season the coaching staff include:

  • Head Coach - Brian West
  • Offensive Coordinator - Reggie Crosby
  • Defensive Coordinator - Paul Nuttall
  • Defensive Line Coach - Marlene Davis
  • Assistant Coach - Anne Dornek
  • LB Coach - Larry Jones
  • QB/RB/WR Coach - Mike Jones
  • DB Coach - Saroun Sam
  • Offensive Line Coach - Sarah Schkeeper

History[]

Women's Football in Richmond[]

The Richmond Black Widows was founded in 2015 by Sarah Schkeeper with the express goal of, not only promoting women's football in the area, but providing young girls and women the opportunity to play a sport they have been denied and growing the confidence of young girls by showing them what can be achieved with drive and determination. At least once, prior to Sarah Schkeeper founding the Richmond Black Widows, a women's football team was attempted in Richmond. It fizzled before it ever started a season. Having played for 5 years for the New York Sharks and competing in 2013 on the US Women's National Team that participated in the IFAF Women's World Championship, Schkeeper moved to Richmond, Virginia and started the journey of bringing women's football to Richmond, Virginia.

As there was no foundation for football in the area, Sarah Schkeeper had to use alternative means to spread the word, creating a MeetUp group. Currently the team has a strong roster of over 40 women and a knowledgeable coaching staff.

Season-By-Season[]

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties

Season W L T Finish Playoff results
Richmond Black Widows (WFA)
2016 5 3 0 -- Tier III National Conference Champions
Totals 6 3 0 (including playoffs)

* = current standing

Roster[]

Richmond Black Widows Roster
Quarterbacks
  • Template:Player Katelyn Wright

Running backs

  • Template:Player Dana Lashley (RB/LB)
  • Template:Player Crystal Harvey (RB/DB)
  • Template:Player Janella Barbour
  • Template:Player Melissa Chasteen
  • Template:Player Sha Maclin (FB/LB)
  • Template:Player Anne Doornek (FB/LB)

Receivers

  • Template:Player CJ James (WR/DB)
  • Template:Player Katy Ley
  • Template:Player Joyia Thierry (WR/K)
  • Template:Player Shanice Cole (TE/DE)
  • Template:Player Nichole Beall (WR/S)
  • Template:Player Savannah Sargent (WR/DB)
  • Template:Player April Bryant (WR/S)
Offensive line
  • Template:Player Brandi Cowans
  • Template:Player Marlene Davis
  • Template:Player TeQuila Wynn
  • Template:Player Sarah Schkeeper
  • Template:Player Melodie Anderson
  • Template:Player Sonja Bonds
  • Template:Player TAirra Belcher
  • Template:Player Desiree Edmondson
  • Template:Player Ja'el Humphries
  • Template:Player Monica Southall

Defensive line

  • Template:Player Jessica Harris
  • Template:Player Josey Ramirez
  • Template:Player Nico Jones
  • Template:Player Joy Morton
  • Template:Player Ashley Roye
  • Template:Player Samantha Ganzer
  • Template:Player Cynthia Williams
  • Template:Player Crucita Berrios

Linebackers

  • Template:Player Bianca Love
  • Template:Player Jasmine Martinez (LB/P)
  • Template:Player Tasha Smith
  • Template:Player Donna Pegram
Defensive backs
  • Template:Player Mel Rouse
  • Template:Player Emily Kuhn

Special teams

  • Template:Player Danni Sparkman (Kicker/Punter)

Multiple/Unknown positions

  • Currently vacant
Injured reserve
  • Template:Player Brandy McCollum
  • Template:Player Kara Dunston

2016[]

Season schedule[]

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 2 Tri Cities Thunder Away Won 48-12
April 9 Fayetteville Fierce Away Won 28-0
April 16 Philadelphia Phantomz Home Lost 6-42
April 23 DC Divas Home Lost 6-48
April 30 Fayatteville Fierce Home Won 32-8
May 7 Philadelphia Phantomz Away Lost 0-48
May 14 BYE
May 21 Keystone Assault Away Won 12-0
May 28 BYE
June 4 Tri Cities Thunder Home Forfeit 2-0
June 25 Playoff Keystone Assault Home Win 14-8
July 22 Championship Acadiana Zydeco Home Lost 18-20

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