The DSFL Daily Gazette

RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins League MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Portland Pythons' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Lagerfield won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 324 att, 1562 yds, 10 TD, 21 rec, 150 yds, 0 TD.

"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," Lagerfield said after receiving the award.

FB LaMarcus Strike (KC) wins Playoff MVP!

NEW YORK -- The Kansas City Coyotes' FB took home the 2022 Playoff MVP award today. Strike won the award by amassing playoff totals of 69 att, 262 yds, 2 TD, 5 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD.

LB Brian Mills III (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- In his own view, Brian Mills III put together his best professional season in 2022. How appropriate, then, that he is The Associated Press 2022 Defensive Player of the Year.

The versatile Mills III had 100 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Luchadores' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Mills III a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Year!

NEW YORK -- That blur speeding away from opposing defenses and running off with The Associated Press 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award is Elijah Lagerfield. Considered one of the fastest men in pro football, Lagerfield was uncatchable in racking up 1562 rushing yards on the season.

That earned the back 38 1/2 votes Wednesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

"I kind of realize what I did and I feel like I had a dream season," said Lagerfield, who scored 10 touchdowns.

LB Brian Mills III (TIJ) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Tijuana Luchadores' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Mills III won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 100 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 2 FR.

RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!

NEW YORK -- The Portland Pythons' RB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Lagerfield won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 324 att, 1562 yds, 10 TD, 21 rec, 150 yds, 0 TD.

NFC Championship Game

The Kansas City Coyotes have defeated the Portland Pythons in the 2022 NFC Championship Game.

The final score was Coyotes 24 - 13 Pythons.

LaMarcus Strike - FB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Mike Miles - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

SFC Championship Game

The Tijuana Luchadores have defeated the San Antonio Marshals in the 2022 SFC Championship Game.

The final score was Marshals 13 - 14 Luchadores.

Marquise Brown - RB had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.

On defense Brock Weathers III - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

Week 14: RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 14's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Elijah Lagerfield. His 23 att, 112 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 17 to 10 victory for the Portland Pythons.

The former ASU gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1562 Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: DE Brock Weathers III (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Brock Weathers III of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Weathers III finished with 6 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 14

Marshals - 24, Luchadores - 7
Pythons - 17, Seawolves - 10
Coyotes - 24, Solar Bears - 20

Week 13: RB Julian Washington (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Washington's 24 att, 107 yds, 2 TD performance against the Norfolk Seawolves. Washington from Filler U was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Washington now has 1224 Rushing Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 13: CB Daquan Richardson (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Daquan Richardson of the Tijuana Luchadores has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Richardson finished with 3 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Luchadores - 30, Solar Bears - 9
Marshals - 27, Pythons - 0
Coyotes - 21, Seawolves - 18

Week 12: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Brown's 21 att, 122 yds, 3 TD performance against the Palm Beach Solar Bears. Brown from Florida State was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Brown now has 1057 Rushing Yards and 14 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 12: LB Kolby Deringer (KC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Deringer absolutely dominated in the Coyotes 20-17 game with the Portland Pythons. He finished with 10 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Marshals - 25, Solar Bears - 10
Luchadores - 24, Seawolves - 7
Coyotes - 20, Pythons - 17

Week 11: QB Kevin Fitzpatrick (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The San Antonio Marshals' Kevin Fitzpatrick threw 3 touchdowns, completing 18 of 26 passes for 263 yards in the Marshals victory over the Tijuana Luchadores.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Fitzpatrick, has seen some impressive numbers including 14 touchdown passes this season.

Week 11: LB Barnaby Earl (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Earl absolutely dominated in the Pythons 13-0 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 9 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Pythons - 13, Solar Bears - 0
Marshals - 31, Luchadores - 13
Coyotes - 27, Seawolves - 6

Week 10: QB Gus T. T. Showbiz (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Kansas City Coyotes' Gus T. T. Showbiz threw 3 touchdowns, completing 25 of 40 passes for 243 yards in the Coyotes victory over the Portland Pythons.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Showbiz, has seen some impressive numbers including 8 touchdown passes this season.

Week 10: FS Thad Pennington (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Pennington's ball hawking ability was on display in the Luchadores 24-3 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int.

"Thad has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Luchadores Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 10

Luchadores - 24, Solar Bears - 3
Marshals - 38, Seawolves - 15
Coyotes - 23, Pythons - 22

Week 9: RB Julian Washington (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Washington's 26 att, 121 yds, 1 TD performance against the Portland Pythons. Washington from Filler U was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Washington now has 848 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: CB Oskar Ludvig (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Ludvig's ball hawking ability was on display in the Marshals 38-35 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 9 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Oskar has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Marshals Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 9

Marshals - 38, Solar Bears - 35
Coyotes - 10, Luchadores - 7
Seawolves - 28, Pythons - 13

Week 8: RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Elijah Lagerfield. His 23 att, 108 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 27 to 20 victory for the Portland Pythons.

The former ASU gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 932 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 8: DE Vernon Collins (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Vernon Collins of the Portland Pythons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Collins finished with 4 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Pythons - 27, Luchadores - 20
Seawolves - 16, Solar Bears - 7
Marshals - 16, Coyotes - 13

Week 7: RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Lagerfield's 27 att, 151 yds, 1 TD performance against the San Antonio Marshals. Lagerfield from ASU was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Lagerfield now has 824 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: LB Fin Jameson (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jameson absolutely dominated in the Luchadores 26-6 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 10 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Coyotes - 13, Solar Bears - 7
Pythons - 33, Marshals - 21
Luchadores - 26, Seawolves - 6

Game Recaps for Week 6

Solar Bears - 30, Seawolves - 19
Luchadores - 20, Marshals - 16
Coyotes - 19, Pythons - 14

Week 6: DE Vernon Collins (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Vernon Collins of the Portland Pythons has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Collins finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck.

Week 6: QB Jim McMahon (PB) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Palm Beach Solar Bears' Jim McMahon threw 4 touchdowns, completing 29 of 39 passes for 333 yards in the Solar Bears victory over the Norfolk Seawolves.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for McMahon, has seen some impressive numbers including 10 touchdown passes this season.

Week 5: FB LaMarcus Strike (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Strike's 25 att, 127 yds, 1 TD, 5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD performance against the San Antonio Marshals. Strike from Northwestern was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Strike now has 455 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 5: FS Bucky Barnes (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Barnes's ball hawking ability was on display in the Coyotes 23-16 game with the San Antonio Marshals. He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FR.

"Bucky has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Marshals Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 5

Coyotes - 23, Marshals - 16
Solar Bears - 32, Luchadores - 6
Pythons - 26, Seawolves - 16

Week 4: RB Julian Washington (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Washington's 25 att, 124 yds, 1 TD performance against the Kansas City Coyotes. Washington from Filler U was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Washington now has 260 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 4: CB Oskar Ludvig (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Oskar Ludvig of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Ludvig finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 4

Marshals - 30, Solar Bears - 20
Luchadores - 12, Pythons - 9
Seawolves - 24, Coyotes - 17

Week 3: RB Julian Washington (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 3's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Julian Washington. His 19 att, 136 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 21 to 10 victory for the Norfolk Seawolves.

The former Filler U gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 136 Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 3: DE Richard Dent (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Dent absolutely dominated in the Solar Bears 15-12 game with the Portland Pythons. He finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Marshals - 30, Luchadores - 29
Solar Bears - 15, Pythons - 12
Seawolves - 21, Coyotes - 10

Week 2: RB LaMarcus Strike (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back LaMarcus Strike. His 32 att, 113 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 17 to 7 victory for the Kansas City Coyotes.

The former Northwestern gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 146 Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: LB Ben Urlacher (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Urlacher absolutely dominated in the Marshals 24-6 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 5 Tck, 3 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Luchadores - 21, Solar Bears - 19
Coyotes - 17, Pythons - 7
Marshals - 24, Seawolves - 6

Week 1: RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Lagerfield's 24 att, 127 yds, 2 TD performance against the Norfolk Seawolves. Lagerfield from ASU was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Lagerfield now has 127 Rushing Yards and 2 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 1: FS Bucky Barnes (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Bucky Barnes of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Barnes finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 1

Marshals - 27, Solar Bears - 17
Pythons - 47, Seawolves - 10
Luchadores - 27, Coyotes - 10

Portland Pythons fans are excited.

News from the camp of Portland Pythons has it that Pickens, M. - SS has been blowing the minds of coaches and fans. Pickens was expected to contribute early, but his development in camp has still been a pleasant surprise for everyone.

Future star for Portland Pythons?

Knowles, E. - SS from Portland Pythons has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 2. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Knowles has made.

C Thomas Grant (PB) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears drafted Thomas Grant #1 overall in the 2022 draft. The 6' 1" C fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Solar Bears general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."

"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Grant said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

CB Eric Hansen (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' CB Eric Hansen has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.

DT Luke Pierce (N/A) has retired!

The N/A' DT Luke Pierce has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.