Laudadio, #1 Kicker in the NWFA.

Cristy finished the 2007 championship season as starting kicker for the entire 12 game football schedule. Finishing her regular season 36/47 and 16/18 during the playoffs, making her the 6th leading scorer in the entire league.

Pittsburgh Passion Defeats Columbus Comets 32-0
to win the 2007
World Championship of Women's Pro Football!

The Comets defense came out strong, holding the Passion to just 6 points in the 1st Quarter, scored by #12, Torina Henley Passion tailback. However, the 2nd Quarter was a different story, as the Passion put 20 unanswered points on the board, led by QB and Offensive MVP of the game, Lisa Horton. Horton threw for an impressive 13 completions on 17 attempts, and didn't hesitate to run in a touchdown herself when the opportunity presented itself. Horton was named the Offensive MVP of the game.

The Passion defense, led by #86, Olivia Griswold, Defensive Linewoman and Defensive MVP of the game, found a way to stop Columbus each and every time the Comets knocked on the door. Passion DB Michelle Brevard, and DB Sharon Vasquez intercepted on the Comets and DB Kelly Stoner had a fumble recovery with 6 minutes left in the 4th Quarter to end Columbus' last drive. The Comets never gave up. The Comet Defense continuted to make big plays late in the game with FS Dietra Sherwin picking off Horton in the 3rd Quarter. The Comets recovered a passion fumble with 8 minutes left in the 4th Quarter but the Comets offense just could not find a way to capitalize. Cornerback Sara Miller picked off Passion back up QB, Kara Prentice with 2 minutes left in the game. But it was a case of too little, too late and the Passion ended their season with a perfect 12-0 season.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PITTSBURGH PASSION FOR ADDING THEIR NAME TO THE HISTORY BOOKS!-www.womensfootballcentral.com

PASSION (11 - 0) ADVANCE TO THE 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Pittsburgh Passion defeated the Cleveland Fusion, 49-15 to advance to the 2007 NWFA World Championship Game. Pittsburgh continued their impressive playoff run with their third win of the season over the Fusion. The numerology of the date 7/7/07 was in effect Saturday night as the Passion used 7 touchdowns to advance to their first championship game appearance.

Cleveland took the opening kickoff and drove the ball 59 yards down the field to get an opening score. Erica Ward carried the ball seven times on the opening drive for 55 of the yards and the Fusion opened up the game with a 7-0 lead. Pittsburgh got the ball back, but was only able to move 7 yards down the field on three plays. Janice Masters was called on to punt the football for the first time in three games and the entire course of the game changed. Team owner and DB Teresa Conn downed the punt at the Fusion's nine yard line. The inspired defense stood tall and allowed one yard of offense on the next possession. After getting the ball back, it took the offense just four plays to get on the scoreboard. Torina Henley bowled over two would-be tacklers into the endzone for an 11 yard score. Cristy Laudadio tacked on the extra point and the score was tied 7-7. After a Cleveland possession that did not record a yard of offense, the Passion took just five plays to score again. Lyndsi Hughes spun her way through the middle for another touchdown. Lisa Horton ran around the right corner for the two point conversion and the Passion led 15-7. After holding Cleveland to - 4 yards on the next possession, Pittsburgh went to the air. On the first offensive play of the drive, Lisa Horton threw a 48 yard bomb to Wilma Walton along the right side and the Passion led 22-7. Late in the 2 nd quarter, Lisa Horton connected on a 50 yard pass to Lori Johnson and Pittsburgh took a 29-7 lead into halftime.

Pittsburgh set the tone at the start of the 3rd quarter and secured a berth to Nashville. An 11 play, 62 yard drive, that used over 8 minutes of the clock was completed on Lisa Horton's 2 nd TD pass to Wilma Walton. Torina Henley and Jenine Suprano also added a rushing touchdown in the 2nd half for the Passion. The offense was able to amass 448 yards of offense, while the defense held the Fusion to just 191 yards. Lisa Horton had another exceptional passing game going 9 for 12 with 179 yards and three touchdowns. Wilma Walton and Lori Johnson both accounted for 68 of her passing yards. Torina Henley carried the bulk of the rushing load with 19 carries for 90 yards to go along with her two touchdowns. Lyndsi Hughes also accounted for 79 yards on the ground and 30 yards in the air. Melissa Yeck once again led the defensive charge with 12 tackles. Ava Nickens accounted on six tackles and two sacks. Olivia Griswold had 9 tackles and knocked down two Fusion passes at the line of scrimmage. Sharon Vazquez had five tackles and Michelle Brevard had an interception.

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Pittsburgh Passion currently 10-0!

Your Passion won again on Saturday night 34-6. Next up is the Cleveland Fusion at home for the Conference Finals. This will be the 3rd time these two teams will meet this season.

Passion play home games at: George Cupples Stadium
930 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203(right off 10th Street Bridge)
$3 parking at Station Square with Passion game ticket & FREE shuttles to & from the Stadium!
Tickets to Home Games$12 for adults$8 for military w/ID, and seniors (62 and older)$5 for children, and students w/ID

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2007 Schedule
April 14 BYE
April 21 Cleveland (Win 23-14)
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May 12 Philadelphia(Win 53-7)
May 19 BYE
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June 2 Cincinnati(Win 55-7)
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June 16 Central PA(Win 77-0)
June 23 Erie(Win 63-7)
June 30 W. Michigan(Won 34-6)
Conference FinalsJuly 7 Cleveland
2007 Regular Season Statistics

PASSION GO 4-0!!!!!!!!!
The Pittsburgh Passion, a member of the National Women's Football Association, defeated the Philadelphia Phoenix 53-7. Olivia Griswald, Beth Amato, and Kim Zubovic led the defense with 18, 13, and 12 tackles respectively. Torina Henley had 4 touchdowns and 157 yards rushing. Lyndsi Hughes ran over opponents tallying up 116 yards rushing. Quarterback Lisa Horton passed for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Jen Moody, Sherry Kring, and Wilma Walton all capped receptions for key yardage. Jan Nissel led the team on returns. Your undefeated Passion play home again on Saturday, June 2nd against Cincinnati. www.pittsburghpassion.com

CURRENT SCOREBOARD

Charlie Batch and Franco Harris

Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland. WIN. 23-14

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati. WIN. 62-7

Pittsburgh vs. Central PA. WIN. 52-0

Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia. WIN. 53-7



Current Team and Player Statistics-

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Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Passion defeated the Cleveland Fusion 23-14.

Cristy Laudadio- 3/3 (extra points)

This weekend The Passion travel to Cincinnati to play The Sizzle. Game time, 7pm.

Cristy and her Mom.

The Pittsburgh Passion professional women's football team was formed in March 2002. The team is owned by Passion player, Teresa Conn. The Passion competes in the National Women's Football Association (NWFA), a five year old, 36 team league, headquartered in Nashville, TN. The Passion is a member of the Northern Conference and plays an 8 game regular season schedule. Two bye weeks are built into the schedule which runs from April and June each year. The season concludes with three rounds of playoffs and a championship game during June and July. The teams play according to standard NFL rules, with the following notable exceptions; TDY size football, only one foot in bounds required following a reception and no blocking below the waist down field. -www.pittsburghpassion.com


Right: Kicking Coach, David Abdul.



All games will be broadcasted live on Fox Sports, Comcast On-Demand and Fox Sports Radio.

Number and Position: #9, PK

Height/Weight: 5-4 (120 lbs)

NWFA Experience: Rookie

Nickname/ Why? Daddy; from last name Laudadio (La-daddy-o).

Hometown: Ligonier, PA

Occupation: Recreation Group Sales Manager/ Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa

High school: Greensburg Central Catholic

College: Westminster College. BS in Business Administration.

Family: Cristy E. Laudadio, is the daughter of Donald and Concetta Laudadio, has one sister.

About Laudadio:

Cristy Laudadio began her athletic career in the early 90’s as a soccer player for the Ligonier YMCA, Penns Forest F.C., the Olympic Development Program and Harmarville Spartans. She went on to play four years on the Greensburg Central Catholic High School Varsity team. In her senior year, Coach Muzzy Colosimo asked Cristy to be a place kicker on the Varsity Football Team thus making her one the of the first women to play football at Greensburg Central. She demonstrated great proficiency at converting field goals from as far as forty yards. Upon her graduation in 1999, Cristy received the school's highest honor for women scholar-athletes, The Bishop Connare Award for Excellence and Achievement.

With an academic and athletic scholarship, Cristy continued her soccer career at Westminster College, where she played outside midfield. As an avid adventure sportsmen throughout college, Cristy also achieved certifications in Professional Ski Instruction, Rock Climbing and Ropes Course Instruction.

Cristy graduated in 2003 with a BS in Business Administration, and was subsequently hired by Red Bull Pittsburgh, a division of Red Bull Energy Drink. After three years of employment with Red Bull Energy Drink, Cristy moved on to work for Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa. She is the Recreation Group Sales Manager at Nemacolin, where she works to this day. In the spring and summer seasons she is a certified Raft Guide and Rock Climbing Instructor with Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle, PA. Also, she is the head coach for the YMCA Kickers Youth Soccer Team in Ligonier, PA. She resides at Hidden Valley Ski Resort where she spends her spare time mountain biking, kayaking, doing yoga, skiing and playing the guitar.

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