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The '''Cincinnati Cougars'''<ref>https://cincinnaticougars.org/</ref> are a women's semi-professional American football team based in [[Cincinnati]]. The Cougars compete in the [[Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA) as a member club of the league's Division 3 Southeast Region. The team's home games are currently played at Marx Stadium, located at Walnut Hills High School. |
The '''Cincinnati Cougars'''<ref>https://cincinnaticougars.org/</ref> are a women's semi-professional American football team based in [[Cincinnati]], Ohio. The Cougars compete in the [[Women's Football Alliance|'''Women's Football Alliance''']] (WFA) as a member club of the league's Division 3 Southeast Region. The team's home games are currently played at Marx Stadium, located at Walnut Hills High School. |
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== About == |
== About == |
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==2023== |
==2023== |
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For being their inaugural season, the Cougars put up |
For being their inaugural season, the Cougars put up a 3-3 record in the WFA's Division 3 league. An impressive feat with a team that was 90% rookies. |
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The Cincinnati Cougars second season was a breakout in many ways. They went from 3-3 record the year prior to getting first in the Division 3 South East conference with a record of 5-1. They had a record breaking 291 points scored, which is the highest of any Division 3 team. The regular season performance boosted them through to the playoffs for the first time in the team's history.<ref>https://wfaprofootball.com/division-3-standings/</ref> |
The Cincinnati Cougars second season was a breakout in many ways. They went from 3-3 record the year prior to getting first in the Division 3 South East conference with a record of 5-1. They had a record breaking 291 points scored, which is the highest of any Division 3 team. The regular season performance boosted them through to the playoffs for the first time in the team's history.<ref>https://wfaprofootball.com/division-3-standings/</ref> |
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'''Post Season''' |
'''Post Season''' |
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The Cougars won the Division 3 Southeast Regional Championship by defeating the Virginia Panthers 56-8. |
* The Cougars won the Division 3 Southeast Regional Championship by defeating the Virginia Panthers 56-8. |
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* How We Got Here Podcast - Paul Fiser and Jamie Collins <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXqJpibSXk</ref> |
* How We Got Here Podcast - Paul Fiser and Jamie Collins <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXqJpibSXk</ref> |
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Founded | 2022 |
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League | WFA (2022–) |
Based in | Cincinnati, Ohio |
Stadium | Marx Stadium |
Colors | Blue, Orange, Grey |
Owner | Angela Mason |
Head coach | Izaah Burks Sr. |
Division titles | 1 (2024) |
Mascot | Freddie Cougar |
Website | cincinnaticougars |
The Cincinnati Cougars[1] are a women's semi-professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cougars compete in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) as a member club of the league's Division 3 Southeast Region. The team's home games are currently played at Marx Stadium, located at Walnut Hills High School.
About
The Cincinnati Cougars are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2022 by Angela Mason. The organization is ran by a group of dedicated board members, made up of players and non-players alike. The team joined the Women’s Football Alliance, a nationwide league of women’s tackle football teams, and had its inaugural season in 2023 finishing with a 3-3 record.
"The Cincinnati Cougars are more than just a competitive team. Our core values focus on inclusivity, women’s empowerment, football education, and community outreach. We strive to incorporate these values into all parts of our organization by welcoming players from all backgrounds and skill levels, breaking barriers and stereotypes within women’s sports, growing our athletes through skill development and strategic play, and making a positive impact throughout the Cincinnati community and beyond."[2]
On May 4th 2024, Mayor Aftab Pureval officially proclaimed April 13, 2024 as "Cincinnati Cougars Day" in the city of Cincinnati.
Season-by-season
Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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Cincinnati Cougars (WFA - Division 3) | |||||
2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Did Not Qualify | |
2024 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1st in Division 3 South East Region | Qualified - TBD |
Totals | 9 | 4 | 0 | (including playoffs) |
2023
For being their inaugural season, the Cougars put up a 3-3 record in the WFA's Division 3 league. An impressive feat with a team that was 90% rookies.
Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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April 29 | Capital City Savages (Division 2) | Away | Lost 41-0 |
May 6 | Music City Mizfits (Division 3) | Away | Won 32-14 |
May 20 | East Tennessee Valkyrie (Division 3) | Home | Won 14-6 |
May 27 | Music City Mizfits | Home | Won 14-8 |
June 4 | East Tennessee Valkyrie | Away | Lost 34-6 |
June 10 | Grand Rapids Tidal Waves (Division 2) | Home | Lost 31-14 |
Season Rank | Category | Statistics |
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5th | Team Passing | 674 passing yards (112.3 yds/game) |
16th | Team Scoring | 80 total points (13.3 pts/game) |
17th | Team Defense | 134 points allowed (22.3 pts/game) |
18th | Team Offense |
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17th | Team Penalties |
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21st | Team Rushing | 441 total rush yards (73.5 yds/game) |
Category | Player | Rank | Statistics |
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Passing (Top 25) | Angela Mason | 3rd |
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Receiving (Top 25) | Kylee Taylor | 5th |
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Tackles (Top 40) | Christine Mason | 2nd |
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Tackles (Top 40) | Megan Boice | 27th |
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Tackles (Top 40) | Ashley Ratliff | 37th |
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Interceptions (Top 25) | Tess Armand | 5th |
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Interceptions (Top 25) | Christine Mason | 13th |
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Fumble Recoveries (Top 25) | Nikiya Napier | 13th |
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Fumble Recoveries (Top 25) | Katelyn Powell | 14th |
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Pass Defelections (Top 25) | Tess Armand | 6th |
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Kickoff Returns (Top 25)" | Tess Armand | 1st |
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Kickoff Returns (Top 25)" | Christine Mason | 22nd |
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PAT Conversions (Top 20)" | Katelyn Powell | 10th |
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Christine Mason | 2nd Team All American |
Nikiya Napier | 2nd Team All American |
Angela Mason | 3rd Team All American |
Kylee Taylor | 3rd Team All American |
Megan Boice | 3rd Team All American |
2024
The Cincinnati Cougars second season was a breakout in many ways. They went from 3-3 record the year prior to getting first in the Division 3 South East conference with a record of 5-1. They had a record breaking 291 points scored, which is the highest of any Division 3 team. The regular season performance boosted them through to the playoffs for the first time in the team's history.[6]
Post Season
- The Cougars won the Division 3 Southeast Regional Championship by defeating the Virginia Panthers 56-8.
Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
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April 27 | Music City Mizfits (Division 3) | Away | Won 49-6 |
May 4 | East Tennessee Valkyrie (Division 3) | Away | Won 55-12 |
May 18 | Grand Rapids Tidal Waves (Division 2) | Home | Won 54-0 |
June 1 | Music City Mizfits | Home | Won 58-0 |
June 8 | Detroit Venom (Division 2) | Home | Lost 22-23 |
June 15 | Raleigh Express (Division 3) | Away | Won 53-6 |
June 29 | Virginia Panthers (Division 3 - Playoff Game 1) | Home | Won 56-8 |
July 13 | Maine Mayhem (Division 3 - Semi-Finals) | Away | TBD |
Angela Mason | 1st Team All American |
Kiana Taylor | 1st Team All American |
Kristin Miller | 2nd Team All American |
Mekayla Breland | 2nd Team All American |
Christine Mason | 2nd Team All American |
Hayley Coomer | 2nd Team All American |
Kylee Taylor | 3rd Team All American |
Sara Rupp | 3rd Team All American |
Jenean Church | 3rd Team All American |
Megan Boice | 3rd Team All American |
Media
- Spectrum News - Sheena Elzie.[11]
- WLWT - Megan Mitchell for International Women's Day.[12]
- TriDelta - "Let's Talk Tri Delta [13]
- Person of Interest with Natalie Jones Podcast - EP# 152 [14]
- Cincinnati Cougars on Spotlight today with Quarterback and President Angela Mason on WMKV 89.3 FM
- Fox 19 - Team/Player Highlight - Jason Maxwell [15]
- How We Got Here Podcast - Paul Fiser and Jamie Collins [16]
References
- ^ https://cincinnaticougars.org/
- ^ "About Organization".
- ^ https://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2023
- ^ https://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_stats.asp?league=wfa&season=2023
- ^ https://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_stats.asp?league=wfa&season=2023
- ^ https://wfaprofootball.com/division-3-standings/
- ^ https://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2024
- ^ https://wfaprofootball.com/all-americans-first-team-24/
- ^ https://wfaprofootball.com/all-americans-second-team-24/
- ^ https://wfaprofootball.com/all-americans-third-team-24/
- ^ https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/sports-news/2022/11/18/new-pro-football-team-recruiting-women-tackle-players
- ^ https://www.wlwt.com/article/womans-football-league-cincinnati-cougars/60138943
- ^ https://www.tridelta.org/the-trident/postpartum-depression-motherhood-and-womens-sports/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1zKacS9z-Gg2GGCPpGSB9UC1tfuAXNTYqS9NtHvoWAQsa9PjwQ8Op0cxc_aem_zjJqiCNXA_xfrP54ctt_-A
- ^ https://www.wkrq.com/episode/ep-152-cincinnati-cougars-female-semi-pro-tackle-football-team/
- ^ https://www.fox19.com/2023/11/13/51-year-old-woman-accomplishes-football-goal-after-breast-cancer-diagnosis/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0b3EfZewAFI3Ph2M4F1OMeIMCLVOBOMjvrEReUFhSXj5j9n1bLALtYMqM_aem_KfQyuJj8WWZrPah1viQM0Q
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXqJpibSXk
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