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Wolfpack make history, but fall 34-21 to West Texas

Published 10:49 am Monday, May 13, 2024

By Nick Patterson

Washington Wolfpack kicker Melissa Strother became the first female to score a point in Arena Football League history, but the Wolfpack fell 34-21 to the West Texas Desert Hawks on Sunday at Angel of the Winds Arena (Photo courtesy of Jim Matson, Inside Arena)

Washington Wolfpack kicker Melissa Strother became the first female to score a point in Arena Football League history, but the Wolfpack fell 34-21 to the West Texas Desert Hawks on Sunday at Angel of the Winds Arena (Photo courtesy of Jim Matson, Inside Arena)

EVERETT — The Washington Wolfpack remain in search of their first Arena Football League win after dropping a 34-21 decision to the West Texas Desert Hawks on Sunday at Angel of the Winds Arena.

West Texas improved to 3-0, the Wolfpack fell to 0-3.

Washington made history when newly signed kicker Melissa Strother made an extra point in the first quarter, becoming the first woman to ever score a point in the history of the Arena Football League. Strother finished 3-for-3 on extra points.

Xzavier Crawford returned the game’s opening kickoff for a touchdown as Washington led 7-6 at the end of the first quarter. However, West Texas surged ahead 20-7 at halftime and the Wolfpack could never catch back up.

Deshon Williams caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown for the Wolfpack.

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