Detroit Dark Angels
Founded2010
Foldedreorganized as the Venom
LeagueWomen's Football Alliance
Team historyDetroit Dark Angels (2010-2021)
StadiumThe Hawk Community Center
Colorsblack, crimson, white
OwnerDDA Football, Inc.
PresidentAlecia Sweeney
Head coachKeith Thomas
Championships0
Conference titles2 (2019, 2021)
Division titles1 (2012)
MascotDark Angel

The Detroit Dark Angels were a women's semi-professional American football team founded in 2010 by Chuck Lauber and Aaron Brothers.[1] In 2014, the team was purchased and reorganized as a 501(c)3 corporation DDA Football Inc., by a group that included former Detroit Demolition players Alecia Sweeney and Yarlen Henry along with Coach Keith Thomas.

Based in the Detroit, Michigan area, the Dark Angels played their home games at Southfield HS and The Hawk Community Center Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Dark Angels were members of the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) and competed in Division 2 of the WFA's three-tier structure.

History

The Detroit Dark Angels were founded in 2010 by Chuck Lauber and Aaron Brothers following the discontinuation of the Detroit Demolition. Players from the Demolition formed the core of the new team. Former Demolition players included linebackers Kim Walters and Misty Findley, tackles Lisa Miles and Mindy Corby, running back Aisha Moore, center Alecia Sweeney, wide receiver Kristine Vidojevski and lineman Catherine Moss.[2] The team was led by Head Coach Tony Gaisser (3-5) in their first season.

In 2011, Darrin Wubbenhorst (22-20) was named Head Coach, a position he held through 2015.

In 2016, the team was purchased and reorganized as a 501(c)3 corporation DDA Football Inc., by a group that included former Detroit Demolition player Alecia Sweeney. Keith Thomas (25-19), a long-time member of the coaching staff, was named Head Coach.

Westland John Glenn High School was established as the Dark Angels's home venue in its inaugural season, until 2016. The team then changed home stadiums several times, moving to Wayne Memorial High School in 2017, Southfield Lathrup High School in 2018, and the HAWK Community Center in Farmington Hills in 2021.

Highlights

Highlights for the team include the 2012 season when they went undefeated 8–0 in the regular season. They were eliminated in the playoffs by the Pittsburgh Passion.

The Dark Angels got revenge on Pittsburgh when they eliminated the Passion in the 2019 WFA Division 2 National Conference Championship Game. The victory propelled the team to their first national championship game, but they fell to the St. Louis Slam.

In 2021, the team's final season, the Dark Angels again reached the WFA Division 2 National Championship Game but lost to the Nevada Storm.

Season-By-Season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
20103503rd National North Central--
20116202nd National North Central--
20128101st National MideastLost National Conference Wild Card (Pittsburgh)
20132603rd National Great Lakes--
20144403rd National Great Lakes--
20152604th National Great Lakes--
20163504th National Great Lakes--
20174408th National Conference (Tier 2)--
20185305th National Conference (Tier 2)--
20196203rd National Conference (Tier 2)Won Regional Final (Columbus Comets)
Won National Conference Final (Pittsburgh)
Lost WFA Division 2 Championship (St. Louis)
20213301st National Conference (Tier 2)Won Regional Final (Baltimore)
Won National Conference Final (Jacksonville)
Lost WFA Division 2 Championship (Nevada Storm)
Totals50440

[3] [4]

2010

Season Schedules

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 10 West Michigan Mayhem Home Lost 0-52
April 24 Toledo Reign Away Won 7-6
May 1 Cleveland Fusion Away Lost 12-39
May 15 Dayton Diamonds Home Won 45-0
May 22 Pittsburgh Force Away Lost 14-31
June 5 Cleveland Fusion Home Lost 14-34
June 12 Toledo Reign Home Won 20-0
June 19 West Michigan Mayhem Away Lost 0-73

2011

Standings

2011 North Central 2 Division
W L T PCT PF PA DIV GB STK
y-Detroit Dark Angels6200.750242823-1---W4
Toledo Reign4400.5002091613-12.0L3
Dayton Diamonds0800.000244620-45.5L8

Season Schedules

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 2 Kentucky Karma Home Won 14-0
April 9 Cincinnati Sizzle Home Won 33-7
April 16 Indy Crash Away Lost 6-33
April 30 Toledo Reign Away Lost 6-19
May 14 Dayton Diamonds Home Won 69-0
June 4 Toledo Reign Home Won 33-6
June 11 Dayton Diamonds Away Won 57-0
June 18 West Michigan Mayhem Away Won 24-14

2012

Standings

2012 Division 4
W L T PCT PF PA DIV GB STK
Detroit Dark Angels8001.000248464-0---W8
Cleveland Fusion2500.333601682-13L1
Pittsburgh Force0600.000262100-45L6

Season schedule

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 14 Pittsburgh Force Away Won 35-6
April 21 Toledo Reign Away Won 35-0
April 28 Cleveland Fusion Home Won 14-6
May 5 West Michigan Mayhem Home Won 26-14
May 12 Wisconsin Dragons Home Won 60-0
May 19 Columbus Comets Away Won 7-0
June 2 Pittsburgh Force Home Won 54-6
June 9 Cleveland Fusion Away Won 17-14
June 23 Pittsburgh Passion Away Loss 0-34

2013

Season Schedules

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 6 Chicago Force Away Lost 0-62
April 13 Indy Crash Away Lost 6-22
April 20 West Michigan Mayhem Home Lost 0-40
May 4 Indy Crash Home Won 6-0
May 11 Chicago Force Home Lost 0-61
May 18 West Michigan Mayhem Away Win 19-13
June 1 Columbus Comets Home Lost 0-24
June 8 Pittsburgh Passion Away Lost 0-31

Roster

Jersey Number Name Position Height Weight Years Experience Hometown
2 Davidson, Enika DB 5'7" 150 8 8 N/A
3 Leduc, Andrea WR 5'4" 125 1 Rookie Dearborn Heights (Albion)
4 Dietrich, Bri LB 5'8" 180 2 2 Romeo,MI (Wayne State University)
5 Mathews, Dominique RB 4'9" 128 1 2 Detroit, MI (University of Michigan)
6 Russell, Leilani FS 5'5" 130 2 2 Detroit, MI (Renaissance)
7 Beier, Nicole QB 6'2" 175 1 4 Fort Wayne, IN (St. Marys)
8 Vidojevski, Kristine QB/WR 5'7" 120 13 13 Riverview, MI (Wayne State University)
9 Kosanic, Brooke WR/RB 5'7" 120 5 5 Grand Haven (Michigan State University)
10 Lachlainn, Sabreena DL/P 5'9" 180 4 8 Drummond, MT (Northern Michigan University)
11 Barc, Amanda DB 5'7" 125 2 2 Madison Heights, MI
12 McKay, Laquetia RB 5'4" 150 3 3 Detroit, MI (Murray Wright)
13 Wilber, Kendra FS 5'8" 175 1 1 Onronagon, MI (Finlandia University)
14 Castillo, Alyssa TE 5'10" 180 1 1 Hamilton, MI (Albion)
15 Kuhl, Dawn WR 5'6" 125 1 Rookie Adrian, MI (Stautzenburger College)
20 Mooney, Kristen RB/WR 5'5" 130 2 2 Canada
21 Carter, Keontay (ke-ke) RB 5'7" 150 2 2 Detroit, MI (Eastern Michigan University)
22 Tucker, Cortney LB 5'7" 197 4 4 Royal Oak, MI (Madonna University)
23 Wahl, Katelin LB 5'6" 170 2 2 Clinton, MI (Siena Heights University)
24 Floyd, LaToyia LB 5'7" 150 8 8 Detroit, MI
25 Raboczkay, Melissa WR 5'5" 117 1 1 Taylor, MI (Eastern Michigan University)
26 Barney, Monique LB 5'5" 170 1 Rookie Detroit, MI (RIT)
28 Nugent, Andrea DB 5'7" 150 6 6 N/
29 Wiechers, Kimberly FS/DB 5'7" 140 1 1 Rhode Island (Wayne State University)
30 Williams, Ajae’sha DT 5'3" 165 1 1 Jackson, MI (Eastern Michigan University)
31 Bacchus, Jennifer WR 5'8" 150 2 4 Kinston, NC (Mt. Olive College)
32 LaFrance, Deidre FB 5'8" 216 3 10 Detroit, MI (Western Illinois)
33 Ballard, Jessica DB 5'5" 124 1 1 Dexter, MI (Washtenaw Community College)
35 Salkeld, Konstantine LB/DB 5'5" 150 2 2 Madison Heights, MI (University of Michigan)
36 Clark, Stacia RB 5'9" 200 2 2 Chicago, IL (Eastern Michigan University)
42 Doughty, Delainey LB 5'8" 150 2 2 Midland, MI (Madonna University)
43 McGowan, Erin DE 5'7" 150 2 2 Brown City, MI (Michigan State University)
44 Guyton, Cheron LB/RB 5'8" 160 2 2 Highland Park, MI (Oakland University)
45 Halloway, Ebony SS 5'11" 167 1 Rookie Detroit, MI (Henry Ford)
48 Hall, Christina TE 5'6" 190 1 1 Detroit, MI (Henderson State University)
50 Allen, Dominique DT/DE 5'10" 208 1 1 Detroit,MI (Wayne State University)
51 Adams, Ciara xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
52 Mann, Cornice OL 5'7" 205 1 1 (Le Cordon Bleu)
53 Wunderlich, Jana OL 5'11" 185 1 1 Chemnitz, MI (Tech College)
54 Moore, Taylor OL 5'8" 200 1 2 Lansing, MI (Middle Tennessee State)
62 Adams, Caelin OL 5'9" 175 1 Rookie N/A
63 Cherry, Yolanda OL 5'8" 200 8 8 Highland, MI
66 Brewer, Brandy OL 5'3" 185 4 10 Saline, MI (Central Michigan University)
68 Mundy, Annquenetta OL N/A N/A 1 Rookie Lenox, MI
74 Sweeney, Alecia C 5'8" N/A 9 9 Royal Oak, MI (Western Michigan University)
75 Robinson, Celeste OL 5'11" 250 2 4 Southfield, MI (New York University)
76 Seay, Maricka C 5'11" 185 1 1 Detroit (Macomb Community College)
77 Toure, Lisa OL 5'4" 185 5 5 Army Brat (Wayne State University)
78 Dewey, Annie OL 5'9" 225 2 2 Clarkston (Central Michigan University)
83 Luther, Cheryl WR 5'6" 138 12 12 Flatrock, MI (Life University)
88 Witchen, Kelly WR N/A N/A 2 2 N/A (Ohio State)
92 Moss, Catherine (Cat) DT 5'2" 175 9 9 Imlay, MI (Wayne State University)
93 Henry, Yarlen DE 5'10" 169 4 10 Miami, FL (Webber International University)
96 Corby, Mindy OL 5'10" N/A 5 5 Marysville, MI
97 Crosby, Erika LB 5'6" 166 1 1 Goodrich (Michigan State University)
98 George, Takanta DT 5'8" 200 10 10 Romulus, MI

References

  1. ↑ Goodwin, Marvin (9 April 2010). "Dark Angels Bring Women's Pro Football Back to Detroit Tonight". The Oakland Press. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Goodwin, Marvin (9 April 2010). "Dark Angels Bring Women's Pro Football Back to Detroit Tonight". The Oakland Press. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Rozendaal, Neal (20 January 2016). The Women's Football Encyclopedia. p. 187. ISBN 978-0-9970637-0-7.
  4. ↑ Rozendaal, Neal. "The Women's Football Encyclopedia - 2016 Addendum" (PDF). nealrozendaal.com. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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