By Daniel Sullivan

Last Saturday night, May 7, the Boston Renegades trounced the Cleveland Fusion 47-18 at Dilboy Stadium. The Boston Renegades are a full contact semi-professional women’s football team and are part of the Women’s Football Alliance, an eight team league that features teams as far south as Washington D. C. and as far west as Chicago.

The Renegades are 4-1 this year, their only loss (35-32) coming on a last minute touchdown scored by the D. C. Divas.

I have talked to a several players and they have assured me that this is not a girl’s game. These women are serious, talented athletes and play all-out.

I became aware of the Renegades quite by chance. I walked into a local tavern to sing karaoke and met three men wearing tri-cornered hats who turned out to be The New England Patriots’ Militia. Shortly afterwards, ten or so Renegades showed up to celebrate their 54-12 win over the Philadelphia Phantomz. We all had a great time sharing pitchers of beer and belting out some of our favorite songs.

They play  May 14 in Pittsburgh and the next home game is May 21 vs. the Chicago Force. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, children free. And yes, the New England Patriots’ Militia will be firing off a volley after each Patriot’s score. Support your local team!

For more information visit: bostonrenegadesfootball.com