The DSFL Daily Gazette

SFC Championship Game

The Tijuana Luchadores have defeated the San Antonio Marshals in the 2023 SFC Championship Game.

The final score was Luchadores 24 - 19 Marshals.

Xavier Flash - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense William Marshall - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.

NFC Championship Game

The Portland Pythons have defeated the Kansas City Coyotes in the 2023 NFC Championship Game.

The final score was Coyotes 20 - 26 Pythons.

Elijah Lagerfield - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.

On defense Stewart Griffin - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.

Week 14: RB Ricky Adams (TIJ) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Adams's 16 att, 87 yds, 2 TD performance against the San Antonio Marshals. Adams from FSU was selected in round 0, 1 years ago.

Adams now has 1101 Rushing Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 14: CB Lucari (R) Felix (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB (R) Felix's ball hawking ability was on display in the Pythons 46-10 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 4 Tck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD.

"Lucari has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Pythons Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 14

Luchadores - 20, Marshals - 13
Coyotes - 16, Seawolves - 3
Pythons - 46, Solar Bears - 10

Week 13: QB Adriana (R) Falconi (TIJ) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The league announced Tijuana Luchadores quarterback Adriana (R) Falconi has been named Offensive Player of the Week.

The Luchadores defeated the Palm Beach Solar Bears, 44 to 10. (R) Falconi did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 14 of 18 passes for 137 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 19 to 8, and a passer rating of 95.0.

Week 13: DE Ziggy Palakiko (NOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Palakiko absolutely dominated in the Marshals 26-23 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty.

Game Recaps for Week 13

Luchadores - 44, Solar Bears - 10
Coyotes - 30, Pythons - 17
Marshals - 26, Seawolves - 23

Week 12: LB Jesse Marchand (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jesse Marchand of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Marchand finished with 9 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Week 12: RB Ricky Adams (TIJ) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 12's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Ricky Adams. His 20 att, 108 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 24 to 10 victory for the Tijuana Luchadores.

The former FSU gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 969 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Game Recaps for Week 12

Marshals - 21, Solar Bears - 17
Luchadores - 24, Coyotes - 10
Pythons - 24, Seawolves - 19

Week 11: RB Oliver Dixon (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Dixon's 19 att, 82 yds, 2 TD performance against the Palm Beach Solar Bears. Dixon from Receiving Back - B was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

Dixon now has 439 Rushing Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 11: CB Jake (R) Verden (KC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Jake (R) Verden of the Kansas City Coyotes has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. (R) Verden finished with 4 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 11

Seawolves - 41, Solar Bears - 7
Marshals - 21, Luchadores - 13
Coyotes - 21, Pythons - 10

Week 10: RB Ricky (R) Flores (TIJ) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 10's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Ricky (R) Flores. His 20 att, 109 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 23 to 21 victory for the Tijuana Luchadores.

The former BYU gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 684 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 10: DE Young Spaghetti (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DE Spaghetti absolutely dominated in the Luchadores 23-21 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 10

Luchadores - 23, Solar Bears - 21
Coyotes - 37, Marshals - 13
Seawolves - 21, Pythons - 13

Week 9: RB Danny (R) Grithead (KC) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after (R) Grithead's 19 att, 95 yds, 2 TD performance against the Kansas City Coyotes. (R) Grithead from Last Chance U was selected in round 0, 0 years ago.

(R) Grithead now has 724 Rushing Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 9: FS Dante Taylor (NOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

FS Dante Taylor of the Norfolk Seawolves has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Taylor finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 9

Marshals - 23, Solar Bears - 3
Pythons - 27, Luchadores - 19
Seawolves - 38, Coyotes - 31

Week 8: RB Arturo Alves (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Arturo Alves. His 14 att, 66 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 30 to 27 victory for the Norfolk Seawolves.

The former Speed Back - B gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 381 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 8: SS Kofi McDermott (NOR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

SS Kofi McDermott of the Norfolk Seawolves has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. McDermott finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 8

Coyotes - 16, Solar Bears - 0
Pythons - 17, Marshals - 3
Seawolves - 30, Luchadores - 27

Week 7: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 7's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Marquise Brown. His 40 att, 189 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 23 to 20 victory for the San Antonio Marshals.

The former Florida State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1054 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 7: LB Brian Mills IV (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Brian Mills IV of the Tijuana Luchadores has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Mills IV finished with 11 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FR.

Game Recaps for Week 7

Solar Bears - 27, Pythons - 24
Marshals - 23, Seawolves - 20
Luchadores - 27, Coyotes - 21

Week 6: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 6's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Marquise Brown. His 36 att, 223 yds, 2 TD performance stood out in the 34 to 21 victory for the San Antonio Marshals.

The former Florida State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 865 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 6: LB Jelani Jenkins (PB) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jelani Jenkins of the Palm Beach Solar Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Jenkins finished with 13 Tck, 1 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 6

Coyotes - 17, Solar Bears - 10
Marshals - 34, Luchadores - 21
Pythons - 57, Seawolves - 24

Week 5: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 5's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Marquise Brown. His 43 att, 166 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 19 to 13 victory for the San Antonio Marshals.

The former Florida State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 642 Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 5: LB Jesse Marchand (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Jesse Marchand of the San Antonio Marshals has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Marchand finished with 17 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.

Game Recaps for Week 5

Luchadores - 27, Solar Bears - 23
Marshals - 19, Pythons - 13
Coyotes - 23, Seawolves - 13

Week 4: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The honor comes after Brown's 20 att, 102 yds, 2 TD performance against the Palm Beach Solar Bears. Brown from Florida State was selected in round 0, 1 years ago.

Brown now has 476 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 4: CB Storm Woods (SA) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Woods's ball hawking ability was on display in the Marshals 34-14 game with the Palm Beach Solar Bears. He finished with 3 Tck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD.

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

Game Recaps for Week 4

Marshals - 34, Solar Bears - 14
Luchadores - 31, Seawolves - 21
Pythons - 24, Coyotes - 14

Week 3: QB Buzz Swaggerty (NOR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

The Norfolk Seawolves' Buzz Swaggerty threw 3 touchdowns, completing 24 of 40 passes for 195 yards in the Seawolves victory over the Palm Beach Solar Bears.

After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 0 for Swaggerty, has seen some impressive numbers including 4 touchdown passes this season.

Week 3: DT Eduardo Hierra (TIJ) wins Defensive Player of the Week

DT Eduardo Hierra of the Tijuana Luchadores has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Hierra finished with 3 Tck, 2 Sck.

Game Recaps for Week 3

Seawolves - 28, Solar Bears - 20
Luchadores - 20, Marshals - 17
Pythons - 27, Coyotes - 14

Week 2: RB Elijah Lagerfield (POR) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Elijah Lagerfield. His 25 att, 127 yds, 0 TD performance stood out in the 17 to 14 victory for the Portland Pythons.

The former ASU gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 205 Yards and 0 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 2: LB Barnaby Earl (POR) wins Defensive Player of the Week

LB Earl absolutely dominated in the Pythons 17-14 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 5 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int.

Game Recaps for Week 2

Luchadores - 30, Solar Bears - 24
Coyotes - 33, Marshals - 13
Pythons - 17, Seawolves - 14

Week 1: RB Marquise Brown (SA) wins Offensive Player of the Week

Week 1's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Marquise Brown. His 33 att, 154 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 23 to 23 victory for the San Antonio Marshals.

The former Florida State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 154 Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.

Week 1: CB Mike Miles (KC) wins Defensive Player of the Week

CB Miles's ball hawking ability was on display in the Coyotes 44-20 game with the Norfolk Seawolves. He finished with 6 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD.

"Mike has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Coyotes Defensive Coordinator

Game Recaps for Week 1

Marshals - 23, Solar Bears - 23
Luchadores - 20, Pythons - 14
Coyotes - 44, Seawolves - 20

Training Camp News

Ransom, S. - LB from Portland Pythons is living up to his round 3 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.

A hidden gem?

Covert, J. - T has turned some heads at the training facility of the Palm Beach Solar Bears. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.

WR Ronald Ketchum (PB) goes #1 overall!

NEW YORK -- The Palm Beach Solar Bears drafted Ronald Ketchum #1 overall in the 2023 draft. The 6' 3" WR 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," Ketchum said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."

K Adrienne Nugent (N/A) has retired!

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