Meanwhile, battles across the bracket shaped the rest of Sunday’ s field: Dallas Vibe recovered from their Saints upset by blanking the Sirens 5 – 0 and dominating The Royals 5 – 0. Baltimore Nevermores edged New Jersey High Rollers 3 – 2, then beat Voltage 2 – 1 and again held off the Angels 3 – 2 in a tense finish.
As for the Jersey girls, that opening match against Nevermores was a snapshot of just how their entire weekend would play out: All grit, no quit. Making a comeback from an 0-2 start for their weekend, they would correct course make their way back into the playoffs with wins over the Angels( 4 – 2) and Voltage( 4 – 0), and then claw their way all the way to the finals match. But more on that to come.
When the dust settled, three teams advanced undefeated:
• The Heroines
• Femmes Fatale
• Bear Ridge Saints
All punched direct tickets to Sunday elimination, with the Heroines earning the coveted quarterfinal bye. Also advancing: Dallas Vibe, Baltimore Nevermores, and New Jersey High Rollers.
The Playoffs: Overtime Thrillers and a Raw Determination
The elimination rounds opened with fireworks. New Jersey High Rollers would take their first match against the San Francisco Sirens to a 3-2 overtime win, surviving a dramatic overtime point, then battled out two intense 1‐on‐1 tiebreaker wins to secure their semifinal spot.
Dallas Vibe regained their signature aggression, controlling the pace and securing a confident 4 – 2 win over Baltimore Baltimore.
This set the semifinals matchups with Dallas Vibe squaring off against their rivals, the Heroines, and Femmes Fatale facing a determined High Rollers line. Ultimately, the Heroines would hold the Line, but the High Rollers shocked the crowds and the Femmes.
Photo By Nicholas Shaw
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