Five former San Diego Prep standouts headline 2020-21 USD Signing Class

SAN DIEGO—Highlighted by newcomers from nine different states and 14 from California, the University of San Diego football program officially announced its 24-player signing class for the upcoming 2021 season.

The 11-time Pioneer Football League champions added to a roster that will return the majority of its starters from the previous Spring season. This class will feature 14 players on defense, nine on offense, and one special teamer.

The class includes 14 players from California, including five from San Diego County. The Toreros will add three from Arizona and one each from Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

Gutierrez' team-record performance lifts Rebellion to dominating win

BUCKEYE, AZ (05/13/2021) Adriana Gutierrez found the end zone a career-high five times as the San Diego Rebellion (2-0) defeated the Phoenix Prowlers (0-2) 49-0 Saturday night.

Gutierrez now hold the team's single game records for rushing (4) and total touchdowns (5).

"I came into this game really hungry," Gutierrez said. "I told myself that I was going to run like it was the last time I’d touch the ball."

Knengi Martin, the previous holder of both records, was responsible for three touchdowns, with her first being a 13-yard quarterback keeper that gave the Rebellion a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

She then went on to connect with rookie Sammie Heck for her first career touchdown catch. The 20-yarder extended the San Diego lead to 14-0.

Following a defensive stop, Gutierrez finished another scoring drive by breaking away from a tackle before rushing 17 yards to the end zone for her first touchdown of the game, boosting the Rebellion lead to 21-0 with 1:26 left to play in the first.

"My line did phenomenal," Gutierrez praised. "It’s my responsibility to reward them by putting points on the scoreboard."

The remainder of the game was all Gutierrez and a shutout performance by a swarming Rebellion defense. An interception and long return by Taranisha Taylor set up a 29-yard touchdown run on the following play to pull away 35-0 in the third quarter.

Off to their first 2-0 start since its 2018 inaugural season, the Rebellion will hit the road again to face the Los Angeles Bobcats next Saturday.

Rebellion defeats Seattle 21-12 in season-opening "Revenge Game"

MURRIETA, CA - The San Diego Rebellion waited 700 days to avenge their previous outing, which ended in a heartbreaking 7-0 loss to the Seattle Majestics, and would eventually knock them out of contention for the 2019 WNFC Playoffs.

With the 2020 season getting canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, the Rebellion had wait another full season for their chance to run it back.  

Saturday night the new-look Rebellion (1-0) got the redemption they been patiently waiting for as they dominated the majority of their 21-12 victory over the visiting Majestics (0-1) to open the much-anticipated 2021 season.

After a scoreless first quarter, Knengi Martin finished a 31-yard drive with a seven-yard quarterback keeper for the game's opening touchdown.

Still leading 7-0 in the third quarter, Martin took off for 19 yards and her second score of the game to add to San Diego's lead 14-0. 

On the ensuing drive, the defense added an exclamation point to its stellar performance with a 30-yard pick-six by linebacker Stephanie Lopez, giving San Diego a commanding 21-0 lead to start the fourth quarter.

Looking to rally back, the Majestics prevented a shutout with a 50-yard fumble recovery touchdown by April Arnold. Mykaleen Hiura's two-point conversion attempt was intercepted in the end zone by Ashlee Bean, who nearly returned it the other way before getting caught at the one-yard line, keeping the score at 21-6.

As time expired, Seattle scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Hiura to Adrienne Wilson.

The Rebellion will travel to Seattle for the rematch in June. Meanwhile, they enjoy a bye week before a road meeting against the Phoenix Prowlers on May 15th.

Impact Rebellion:

QB Knengi Martin

2 Touchdown Runs

DL Angela “Havik” Mims

2 Sacks

Replay: San Diego Rebellion vs. Seattle Majestics

2021 WNFC San Diego Rebellion from Score Sports58 on Vimeo.

Game 1:

🏈 San Diego Rebellion (0-0) vs. Seattle Majestics (0-0)

📍 Vista Murrieta High School (Murrieta, CA)

📅 Saturday, May 1st 🕔 6:00 PM (PT)

💻 https://vimeo.com/event/925322

San Diego Women’s Football All-Decade Team (2010-2019)

As Women's Football get set to make its long awaited return, we take a look back at some of the greatest local players we had the blessing and honor of watching perform over the last 10 years. We want to thank them for their hard work and sacrifice while wishing the utmost success to those who are continuing their careers this season.