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Washington Informer D.C. Divas wide receiver Nikki Williams (right) collects a long pass and runs for a touchdown. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor
The D.C. Divas finished 8-0 to record their fifth perfect regular season in nine years with a convincing victory over the visiting Philadelphia Firebirds. Running back Claudia Hogan put the Divas up 6-0 on the second play of the game with a 3-yard run.

Defensive back Vickie Lucas picked off a pass on the next drive which gave the Divas offense a chance for their longest scoring drive of the night of just four plays. Wide receiver Nikki Williams second catch of the drive ended with a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Allyson Hamlin to make it 13-0.

The Divas scored on their first three offensive possessions. Running back Okiima Pickett scored on a three yard run to make it 20-0. Defensive back Vickie Lucas turned the next Firebirds punt in to a 57-yard touchdown return and the Divas lead 26-0. DB Alison Fischer took the snap and in for the two-point conversion and the Divas lead 28-0 at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the first half, the Divas were up 49-0.

Divas running back Tiffany Matthews took the first handoff and then spun out of multiple tackles on her 50-yard touchdown to make it 56-0 to start the second half, and running back Okiima Pickett picked up her third rushing touchdown on the next possession with a 20-yard run and the Divas lead 63-0. The Divas secured their sixth division title in seven years.

“I want to thank our owner and coaching staff and give the credit to the players,” said Head Coach Keith Howard. The Divas will host the Pittsburgh Passion in a first round playoff game on Sat., June 27 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Washington Informer D.C. Divas defensive back Kathryn Hemlock (left) gets free from Philadelphia Firebirds running back Daisy Marrero then runs for a touchdown. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor
Washington Informer D.C. Divas defensive back Vickie Lucas (right) gets free and goes for a touchdown in the first quarter. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor
Washington Informer D.C. Divas wide receiver Nikki Williams (right) collects a long pass and runs for a touchdown. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor
Washington Informer D.C. Divas wide receiver Lois McNeil (left) pulls in a pass ahead of Philadelphia Firebirds defensive back Joy Naifeh to help set up the first touchdown of the game. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor


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