Lisa Horton has always had the game of Football in her blood. From a young age, Horton was busy playing the game she loved, and being a girl was not going to get in the way. Horton fondly related her early love affair with the sport. "My family was always involved with the game, my brother, cousins, they all played, so it was a natural thing for me to follow their lead," Horton said. "I remember playing Flag and Pee-Wee football when I was very young. I was the Punky Brewster of the ... Read More
Passion of the Week: Ciara Chic
The Pittsburgh Passion have kept their hot streak alive, breaking records and setting milestones along the way. In their last victory, a 21-6 win over the New York Sharks, running back Ciara Chic came up big. Chic, a 5th year running back out of West Virginia University and Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, racked up a total of 145 yards on the ground to lead a run-heavy offense which gathered 226 total rushing yards in the win. The running back which the team simply calls "Chic" started the game ... Read More
Passion stay undefeated in win against New York
It’s another win for the hometown Passion, defeating the New York Sharks 21-6. Quarterback Lisa Horton has led her team to an undefeated season thus far and had a 149-yard game this evening. The Passion rushing game dominated the Sharks' defense with a total of 226-rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Running Back, Ciara Chic played a vital role in the victory over the Sharks with a personal best 42-yard run that helped her achieve a 145-yard rushing game. She began the game strong, ... Read More
Passion improve to 3-0 with win over Sharks
PITTSBURGH – Despite the unusual cold, rainy temperatures in Brooklyn, New York, the Pittsburgh Passion bring a victory back to Pittsburgh with a final score of 31-6 over the New York Sharks, improving their record to 3-0. The Passion Offense was led by Quarterback, Lisa Horton who finished her third career 100-yard rushing performance tonight, ending with 108 rushing yards with one rushing touchdown, along with 164 passing yards and one passing touchdown to Amanda Haeg. Fullback, Kadesha ... Read More
Passion shutout Firebirds, 42-0
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Passion are 2-0 with a shutout over the Philadelphia Firebirds in a 42-0 victory. The Passion scored through the air and on the ground with the trademark Passion trickery, led by Passion Quarterback, Lisa Horton’s two touchdown performance. Passion defense was led by Linebacker, Olivia Griswold and Defensive End, Kim Zubovic with 7 tackles each. Passion Linebacker, Tia Montgomery and the rest of the Passion Defense also made huge contributions in their winning ... Read More
The Pittsburgh Passion Finish their Regular Season with another Shut-Out
PITTSBURGH – The Passion wrap up their regular season with a win against the Detroit Dark Angels, for the defense’s fourth shut-out of the season 31-0; the Passion finish with a 6-2 record in the Women’s Football Alliance. Pittsburgh Passion Defensive Back, Sharon Vasquez, lead the defense with five tackles and an interception in the first quarter, returning the ball for a 51-yd touchdown. This ties the Passion record with three career interceptions returned for touchdowns. Vazquez will ... Read More
Passion finish regular season with 31-0 win
PITTSBURGH – The Passion wrap up their regular season with a win against the Detroit Dark Angels, for the defense’s fourth shut-out of the season 31-0; the Passion finish with a 6-2 record in the Women’s Football Alliance. Pittsburgh Passion Defensive Back, Sharon Vasquez, lead the defense with five tackles and an interception in the first quarter, returning the ball for a 51-yd touchdown. This ties the Passion record with three career interceptions returned for touchdowns. Vazquez will ... Read More
Pittsburgh Passion Sweep Season Series vs Columbus Comets
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Passion pull off their second win against the Columbus Comets this season on their journey to the playoffs. The Passion won 35 – 14 against the Comets tonight. Passion Quarterback, Lisa Horton, lead the offense again this week with 217 passing yards. Passion Wide Receivers, Rachel Wojdowski, had 101 receiving yards and 5 receptions with a touchdown, and Angela Baker with 5 receptions and 95 receiving yards also, with one touchdown against the Comets. Passion ... Read More
Pittsburgh Passion Show their Name in Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Passion bring home a win to a great night of Pittsburgh Sports. The Passion beat the Toledo Reign 42 – 0 on the road last night. Passion Kicker, Amy Fallon became the Passion all-time extra point leader with 73 career PATs. Fallon’s first extra point after touchdown was back on April 17, 2010 against Philadelphia. She passed former Passion all-star Lauren Bracco. Amy is already the Passion leader with the most career field goals with six made field goals. The ... Read More
Pittsburgh’s true Passion
"The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back." - Steve Garvey There is no greater moment in sports than to watch a team win a championship. At that moment when the pitcher records the final out, the quarterback takes the final kneel or the point guard launches the ball in the air in celebration, you can see it. You see the joy that the players have. The ... Read More