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| league = [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance (WFA)|Women's Football Alliance]]
| history = Pensacola Power ([[Wikipedia:National Women's Football Association|NWFA]]) 2001-2008<br /> Gulf Coast Riptide ([[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|WFA]]) 2009-Present
| arena = [[Emmitt Smith StadiumJohn R. Jones Field --Escambia High School]]Ensley
| colors = Navy & White
| president =
| mascot =
}}
The '''Gulf Coast Riptide,''' formerly the [[Wikipedia:Pensacola Power|Pensacola Power]], is a women's full -contact tackle football team in the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA) founded in 2001. The WFA plays under NFL rules with minor modifications such as ball size and kick-off placement. The Riptide's current home field is Emmitt Smith Stadium John R. Jones Fieldat [[Escambia High School]] 555 E. 9 Mile Road in West PensacolaEnsley. Their playing season runs April through JulyJune, with playoffs concluding in mid-August late July with the WFA National Championship Game. The "All-American Game," an All-Star classic follows the week after the championship game.
==2001 Season==
==2004 Season==
With Coach '''Mike Thomas''' leading the way, the Power saw some new competition, as their favorite rival the [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]] were shifted into a different division. Although the games were tougher as the competition gets more experienced, the Power had their 4th consecutive 8-0-0 regular season. New playoff rules put into place made the scenario such that you must beat each opponent by more than 30 points to ultimately gain the home field advantage. Teams who were given forfeits automatically were credited with a 30 point spread win. Although 8-0 and outscoring their opponents 398-57, the Power lost the home field advantage, was seeded #3 and had to travel for 2 out of 3 playoff games. The Power breezed their way through the first round defeating the [[Wikipedia:Asheville Assault|Asheville Assault]] 61-0. The team met the always competitive [[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga Locomotion]] in the next round. This was the first time the two teams had met again since the 2001 season. The game began slowly with both teams showing some strengths and weaknesses but the Power opened things up in the second half and defeated the Locomotion 35-20. The final playoff game and Southern Conference Championship was against the [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City Lightning]]. The Power was disappointed as they weren't able to take the team to the final game with a loss to OKC. The franchise record after this season is 36-4 (.894) not including pre-season scrimmages.
'''Dana Wert''' leads the team in rushing with 796 yards on 76 carries, 11 TDs with a 10.5 average per carry. '''Pat Hines''' rushed 51 times for 454 yards and five TDs while '''Cassie Amato''' scores nine TDs on 39 carries for 342 yards. '''Emily Morgan''' has 10 receptions for 342 yards and six TDs with '''Jennifer Johnson''' adding four TDs on seven receptions for 243 yards. '''Morgan''' would add 52 PATs in 56 attempts. Tackle leaders are '''Jodi Wiggins''' (56), '''Val Deeb''' (36), '''Audrey Kidd''' (33) and '''Stacey Thorington''' (32).
==2005 season==
This time, riding another 8-0-0 record and fifth straight undefeated season, the Power beat the [[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City Lightning]] in overtime earning a third appearance at the Championships. They traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to play the [[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit Demolition]] for the NWFA Championship but they were literally out of their league as the were overpowered by a painful 74-0 loss. It was Detroit's fourth straight league championship. '''Dana Wert''' finishes 3rd in the league in rushing with 1,280 yards with 14 touchdowns, and 6th in scoring with 84 points. '''Sonia Kirchharr''' finishes 9th in the league in passing with 693 yards amid 14 TDs. '''Skye HoodlessJessica Smith''' and '''Jennifer Johnson''' finishes 5th in the league in interceptionshave 13 and 10 receptions, respectively, and combine for 10 TDs. [[Lakeisha Johnson]] leads the league in punt return average with a 43.0 average with three TDs, and 6th in the league in sacks with 6.5and leads the team in tackles (56). Other team tackle leaders are '''Valerie Deeb''' (39), '''Audrey Kidd''' (34), '''Stacy Thorington''' (33), '''Michelle Wert''' (30), '''Deb Glaze''' (30) and '''Yvonne Wilson''' (24). '''Skye Hoodless''' finishes 5th in the league in interceptions.
==2006 Season==
Limping home after their loss, the Power never quite recovered and suffered their first regular season loss in the francise history to the [[Wikipedia:Austin Outlaws|Austin Outlaws]]. They ended the 2006 season 6-2-0 but still captured their Southeast Division Title. The Power were beaten by the [[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] in the 2nd round of playoffs to end their 2006 season. Quarterback '''Jamie Moore''' goes 21-67 for 324 yards and four TDs. [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 2nd in the league in two categories: Punt return yardage with a 25.3 average, and scoring with 94 points. '''Dana Wert''' gains 485 yards on 111 carries with six TDs while '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has 61 carries with 225 yards and four TDs. '''Deb Glaze''' finishes 10th in the league in sacks with fiveand second on the team in tackles with 44, while '''Jodi Wiggins''' leads the team in tackles (55) followed by '''Deb Mackovic''' (43), '''Audrey Kidd''' (39), '''Skye Hoodless''' (30), '''Val Deeb''' (29) and '''Bri-Ann Wright''' (28).
==2007 Season==
Despite capturing a 7-1-0 record and another Southeast Division Title, the Power were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the [[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] once again. Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 3rd in the league in rushing with 1,109 yards with 13 touchdowns, and 7th in the league in points with 86. '''Johnson's''' biggest game was April 28 where she gained 225 yards on 14 carries and two TDs. Kick returner '''Lottie Perkins''' finishes 3rd in kick-off return yardage with a 29.7 averageand finishes the season with 529 yards on 53 carries with six TDs. '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has 194 yards on 39 and three TDs. Wide receiver '''Jennifer Johnson''' hauls in 11 catches for 156 yards and seven TDs. '''Deb Glaze''' and '''Audrey Kidd''' finish in the NWFA Top -10 for sackswith '''Glaze''' netting 41 tackles. Team tackle leaders are '''Candice Artym''' (68), '''Michelle Wert''' (53), '''Deb Machovic''' (51) and '''Jodi Wiggins''' (43). '''Monica Strother''' posts a 19.9 punt average.
==2008 Season==
Once again, the Power finished 6-2-0 and won the Southeast Division championship. Likewise, the Power were eliminated in the first round, losing 6-0 to the [[Wikipedia:Kentucky Karma|Kentucky Karma]]. Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] leads the league in three categories: Rushing with 2,725 yards and 28 touchdowns, kick-off return yardage with a 36.3 average, and scoring with 196 points. Defensive back '''Stephanie Stefanie Durant''' finishes 3rd in the league with seven interceptions, (two for TDs) and is tied in team total tackles with '''Audrey Kidd''' (45). '''Zaveria Goode''' has 44 total team tackles. '''Jodi Wiggins''' finishes with a 24.4 punt average.
==2009 Season==
For the 2009 season, the '''Power''' moved to the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA), a more unified league, and changed their team nickname to the [[Gulf Coast Riptide]]. The Power's former owner, renowned Pensacola boxer '''[[Wikipedia:Roy Jones, Jr.''' |Roy Jones, Jr.]] stepped down as owner but retained the naming rights and logos. The Riptide's head coach is '''Mike Thomas'''. The regional name "Gulf Coast" reflects numerous players who live in surrounding cities such as Mobile, Milton and Panama City as well as the metro-Pensacola area.
Despite another well-played season and a second straight 6-2-0 record, for the first time in franchise history, the Riptide missed the playoffs. Eight teams in the WFA would make the playoffs; The four division winners from the American Conference and the three division winners plus one wildcard from the National Conference. The Riptide ended the sesaon as the league's 8th best team, however, the two losses to the eventual Southeast Division winner [[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]] sealed the team's fate. Th league's 9th ranked team, the [[Wikipedia:Indiana Speed|Indiana Speed]] would qualify as the eighth playoff team being the wildcard in the National Conference.
Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finished 5th in the league in rushing with 1,023 yards with 13 TDs, 5th in kick-off returns and 1st in two-point conversions. Quarterback [[Ella Williams]] finished 11th in the league in passing with 516 yards and 14 TDs. '''Dominique Jones''' finished 9th in the league in receiving with 247 yards and six TDs. '''Jamie Freeman''' finished 5th tied for 3rd in the league in interceptions with four while '''Audrey Kidd''' finished tied for 9th in the league in sacks. '''Stefanie Durant''' placed tied for 6th in pass deflections while '''Jodi Wiggins''' finished in the Top-12 in punt average. '''Awards / Honors''' First-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Lakeisha Johnson''' Second-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Ella Williams''', '''Jamie Freeman''' Honarable Mention WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''Audrey Kidd'''
== Season-By-Season ==
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Pensacola Power (NWFA)'''
|-
|2001 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st Unknown Southern Division || Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Philadelphia Liberty Belles|Philadelphia]] 40-7)
|-
|2002 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st Gulf Coast || Won First Round ([[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama]] 12-8)<br />Lost Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Danger|Detroit]] 14-7)
|2004 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 1st South Gulf Coast || Won Southern Conference Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Asheville Assault|Asheville]] 61-0)<br />Won Southern Conference Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga]] 35-20)<br />Lost Southern Conference Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]])
|-
|2005 || 8 || 0 || 0 || T-1st South || Won South Division Semifinal ([[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga]] 42-12)<br />Won South Division Championship ([[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City]] 17-14)<br />Lost NWFA Championship ([[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit]] 74-0)
|-
|2006 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 1st South East || First-round bye<br />Lost NWFA Quarterfinal ([[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus]] 20-0)
|2009 || 6 || 2 || 0 || 2nd American Conference Southeast Division|| --
|-
|2011 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 3rd National Conference South Atlantic Division|| --|- !Totals || 72 75 || 15 20 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
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!Date
!Opponent
!Home/AwayLocation
!Result
|-
|April 25
|[[Wikipedia:New Orleans Blaze|New Orleans Blaze]]
|HomePensacola
|Won 28-0
|-
|May 2
|[[Wikipedia:Emerald Coast Barracudas|Emerald Coast Barracudas]]
|AwayPanama City
|Won 66-8
|-
|May 9
|[[Wikipedia:New Orleans Blaze|New Orleans Blaze]]|AwayNew Orleans
|Won 20-10
|-
|May 16
|[[Wikipedia:Memphis Belles|Memphis Belles]]
|HomePensacola
|Won 55-8
|-
|May 30
|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]
|HomePensacola
|Lost 36-49
|-
|June 13
|[[Wikipedia:Memphis Belles|Memphis Belles]]|AwayMemphis
|Won 54-20
|-
|June 20
|[[Wikipedia:Emerald Coast Barracudas|Emerald Coast Barracudas]]|HomePensacola
|Won 6-0**
|-
|June 27
|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]|AwayJacksonville
|Lost 14-37
|}
<nowiki>**</nowiki> = Won by forfeit
==2011 Season Schedule==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Opponent
!Location
!Result
|-
|April 2
|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta Heartbreakers|Atlanta Heartbreakers]]
|Atlanta
|Won 64-6
|-
|April 9
|[[Wikipedia:Miami Fury|Miami Fury]]
|Miami
|Lost 52-14
|-
|April 30
|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]
|Pensacola
|Lost 21-14
|-
|May 7
|[[Wikipedia:Central Florida Anarchy|Central Florida Anarchy]]
|Orlando
|Lost 41-14
|-
|May 14
|[[Wikipedia:Tampa Bay Pirates|Tampa Bay Pirates]]
|Pensacola
|Won 18-13
|-
|May 21
|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]
|Jacksonville
|Lost 43-0
|-
|June 4
|[[Wikipedia:Central Florida Anarchy|Central Florida Anarchy]]
|Pensacola
|Lost 26-14
|-
|June 18
||[[Wikipedia:Carolina Raging Wolves|Carolina Raging Wolves]]
|Pensacola
|Won 36-14
|}
==2012 Season Schedule==
April 14- HOME Houston Power L 31-0
April 21- AWAY Acadiana Zydeco W 22-0
April 28- AWAY Jacksonville Dixie Blues L 49-6
May 5- HOME Tallahassee Jewels L 26-20
May 12- HOME Acadiana Zydecos L 28-0
May 19- AWAY Tallahassee Jewels L (Forfeit)
June- 2- AWAY Atlanta L (Forfeit)
June 9- HOME Tallahassee Jewels L (Forfeit)
==External links==
* [http://www.gulfcoastriptide.com net Gulf Coast Riptide website]
* [http://www.wfafootball.com WFA website]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Women%27s_Football_Association NWFA info site]
* [http://womenstacklefootballgroup.ning.com Women's Tackle Football Group]
* [http://wafcfootball.com Women's Football Information Site]
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