By: Isabella Langner

Center Editor

After months of preparation and anticipation, on Mar. 28, the newest women’s tackle football team, the Golden State Storm, began their inaugural season. The team played the San Diego Rebellion at Laney Field at 7 PM. The stands were packed with people, gathering about 2,500 fans.

In previous years, the Rebellion has consistently finished among the top of their league, forcing the Storm to face a difficult start to their season. After winning the coin toss, the Storm deferred to the Rebellion for the first half’s kickoff. Although the Storm had a difficult time scoring, their defense performed impressively, with many tackles and recovered fumbles. The score was 0-23 with the Rebellion in the lead going into halftime.

During the 30-minute intermission, the audience watched four youth club flag football teams compete on the field. Lady Mayans Elite played Marin Heat on one half, while Endzone Elite versed West Coast Blitz played the other. Additionally, there were numerous games and activities for kids, including cornhole, face painting, and blow-up field goals. Food trucks and drink stands set up tents for fans to enjoy parallel to the merch stand, much of which sold out by the end of the game.

Co-owner Tony Lynn made an appearance at the game. He has been a part of the Storm’s executive team since June of 2025. Regarding the size of the turnout, Lynn shared, “It feels great. It’s been several months of us trying, and it’s great to see that all the effort has been rewarded with the participation of the community.” The Storm has attended many community events, reached out to various youth teams, and posted content across several social media platforms to spread awareness about the new team. 

On Saturday, Apr. 4, the Golden State Storm played on Laney Field and rematched with Las Vegas Silver Stars, winning 31-2. This game had another notable turnout and a dance performance by TURFinc at halftime. The following weekend, the Storm traveled north to play the Seattle Majestics and won 23-18, bringing their overall record to 2-1. The team’s upcoming games include Apr. 25 away against the San Diego Rebellion, May 2 at home against the Oregon Ravens, and May 16 away against the Los Angeles Legends.

In total, the Storm has 31 points, averaging 15.5 per game. Offensively, they have a total yardage of 288, with 125 rush yards and 163 pass yards. Leilani Caamal holds first place on their statistical sheet for both tackles and sacks, proving to be a valuable asset to the Storm’s defense. Dorothy Mao also stands out as she appears in almost every statistical category.

The Golden State Storm is off to a promising start, with impressive scores and engaging games for all to enjoy.

[Sources: Golden State Storm]