The Rebellion sporting their new white helmets that features a decal (axe) for the 1st time in team history.
ESCONDIDO, CA – The San Diego Rebellion (2-0) did what they have always done against the Los Angeles Legends (1-1).
Win.
Behind a dazzling defensive performance from Harmine Christina Leo and a balanced offensive attack, the Rebellion defeated their Pacific Division rivals 28-13 on Saturday night at Escondido High School's Wilson Stadium. The victory extends San Diego's perfect all-time record against Los Angeles to 7-0.
"It's a rivalry game, and those are never easy," said head coach Knengi Martin. "But our girls executed when it mattered most. That's what this team does."
The story of the game was Leo, who recorded three interceptions.
"Amazing!" Leo said of her record performance after the game. "I'm so happy with how the game went down. Our team has been working really hard. We know exactly what we have to do...get it all the way to the championship. So I just gave it all on the field."
The newly signed defensive back out of Montreal, Canada, who played for the Jersey Shore Wave last season, had never recorded an interception in the WNFC before Saturday night. She now has three.
"It is a career record," she said with a smile. "This is my first time getting an interception in the WNFC. And I got one, two, and three."
Laurisa Hollenshed added two interceptions of her own, giving the Rebellion five total picks on the night. The defensive backfield was relentless, constantly disrupting Legends offense and turning the game into a turnover-fueled statement.
"Everybody gets on the field and gives everything they have," Leo said. "So I just had to do the exact same every single play. We're just focused. We just keep going."
