The offensive line of the Boston Militia led a strong running and passing attack and while the defensive line provided the power to overwhelm the previous unbeaten Philadelphia Belles by a score of 59-0.

The Militia offensive game was led by Whitney Zelle with 158 yards in the running game on 14 carries and three receptions for 85 yards for the day.  Zelee had touchdown runs of 17, four and 11 yards, caught passes of 65 and 18 yards for touchdowns, and ran in a 2-point conversion accounting for 243 total offensive yards for the day while contributing five touchdowns for 32 points for the day.

Stacey Tiamfook continued her strong running game with seven carries for 92 yards and a TD on a 10 yard run.
Also, chipping in to the running game were Amy Saur with three yards, Asia Landrum gained 17 and Allison Cahill added seven.  For the day, the ground game racked up 291 yards.

Allison Cahill tossed 9 of 12 completions with two touchdowns and one interception for 171 yards and converted two 2-point pass conversions after touchdowns.

Adrienne Smith caught a lateral toss from Cahill behind the scrimmage and fired a 40-yard TD pass to Amy Saur.

Lucia Robinson completed a five-yard pass to Asia Landrum for a late game TD for the Militia.

The offensive line paved the way for the Militia running game and was led by Amanda Alpert, Oshodi Kehinda, Beth Kaleta, Stephanie Jeffers, Sherese Woodfine and Emily Weinberg.

The Militia converted four 2-point conversations on the day with runs by Zellee, Landrum and passes from Cahill to Weinberg and Kate Slack.

Others contributing to the offensive display were Kathryn Tylander, Amy Saur and Emily Weinberg with two receptions each, and also catching passes were Kate Slack, Asia Landrum, and Adrienne Smith.

The Militia defense shut down the Belles offense.  Defensive leaders for the Militia were Jennifer Olivieri with six tackles — 2 for losses — and a sack. Becky Snow had six tackles.  Jay Hodge blocked a punt attempt that went out of the end zone for a safety.  Other strong performers on the defense were Alicia Harris and Kristen Sarson with four tackles each, and Kimberly Fillion forced a fumble.

Making two tackles each for losses for the Militia were Hodge, Deirdre Hiort, Molly Goodwin, Raxan English, and Jennifer Olivieri

Hiort, Olivieri and English also made sacks for the Militia defense, helping to keep pressure on the Belles quarterback throughout the game.

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The event will begin with a 1-mile children’s “Fun Run” at 10:30 a.m., followed by a 2.7-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. and a 2.7-mile adult race at 11 a.m. The top male and female finishers in each category will receive awards.

Registration is open to all community members at a price of $5 for children under 10 and $20 for adults. The price includes a commemorative t-shirt, refreshments and a celebration immediately following the adult race.  A celebration will be held at the VFW Post #19, located across the street from the finish line at 124 Highland Ave.

More information is available from the Somerville Recreation Department at 617-625-6600 ext. 2980.

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Thousands took to the streets of Somerville on Sunday for the “most genuine Irish race this side of the Atlantic.”

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In 2010, the Militia capped an undefeated regular season by rolling through the playoffs en route to their first Independent Women’s Football League title. In the off-season, the Militia moved to the more competitive WFA. Now they are on the brink of back-to-back titles, albeit in different organizations.

It won’t be easy. The undefeated Surge have scored 56 points per game this year while limiting opponents to seven per game. (The Militia have averaged 45 points per game on offense while holding opponents to an average of 13.)

The Militia advanced to the title game on the heels of a 46-18 thumping of the Indy Crash at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy) back on July 16.

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Boston Militia place kicker Ashley Snyder (#42) attempts a field goal during the Militia's 50-23 road win in the WFA quarterfinals.

With their 50-23 road win against the previously undefeated Chicago Force on July 9, the Boston Militia moved into the semifinals of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) playoffs.

The Militia are now one win away from advancing to the WFA title game. Their next game is July 16 at 6 p.m. at Dilboy Field (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy), where they will host the Indy Crash.

In the 50-23 win against the Force, the Militia used an arsenal of running backs to amass a whopping 269 yards on the ground. Four running backs — Chante Bonds, Whitney Zelee, Stacey Tiamfook and Dorothy Donaldson — each gained at least 49 yards. All four running backs scored, with Donaldson finding paydirt twice.

The air force was also lethal, with quarterback Allison Cahill completing 13 of 17 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns: a 60-yard catch-and-run by wide receiver Amy Saur and an 18-yard toss to wide receiver Adrienne Smith. Place kicker Ashley Snyder, pictured above, added a 26-yard field goal and five extra points.

photo courtesy Barry Millman, Threepairs Photo

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The Boston Militia -- Molly Goodwin (#59), Brandy Trice (#98), Allison Cahill (#7) and Patricia Harper Heffernan (#22) -- take the field before their 37-24 quarterfinals win in Washington, D.C., against the D.C. Divas.

On Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Boston Militia — whose home games are at Somerville’s Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy) — play a quarterfinal playoff game in Evanston, Ill., against the undefeated Chicago Force.

The winner will advance to the Women’s Football Alliance semifinals and be only one win away from playing for the the WFA title.

The Militia advanced to the quarterfinals on the heels of a 37-24 win in Washington, D.C. against the D.C. Divas on June 25.

Militia WR Adrienne Smith (#10) recorded two receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown in the team's 37-24 win vs. the D.C. Divas in the WFA quarterfinals.

Militia quarterback Allison Cahill completed 10-of-16 passes for 156 yards.

Wide receiver Adrienne Smith, left, snared two receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown.

Place kicker Ashley Snyder booted three field goals (of 24, 42 and 35 yards).

On defense, Chante Bonds and Molly Goodwin led the Militia with seven tackles.

photos courtesy Barry Millman, Three Pairs Photo.

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Somerville resident and Militia tight end Emily Weinburg hauls in a reception.

The Boston Militia are now 4-1 after their 42-0 shutout of the Northeastern Nitro in Danbury, Conn., on May 14.

The Militia will travel to play the New York Sharks at Moore Catholic High School on Staten Island, NY on May 21. Kickoff time is 3:00 p.m.

The final two regular season games are at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy): June 4 against the Philadelphia Liberty Belles and June 11 against the D.C. Divas. Kickoff for both games is 6:00 p.m.

More information is available at bostonmilitia.com. Tickets are $10, but $5 for Somerville Residents and Senior Citizens 65 and over. Kids aged 10 and under enter free with an adult. Tickets are available at the front gate.

Boston Militia Wide Receiver Amy Saur (#3) flies toward ball

Thanks to Barry Millman of Threepairs Photo.

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Matthew Reineck, owner of 2ndsuit, a Somerville-based maker of bike caps, exhibits his inventory on Day 1 of the New England Bicycle Expo at Arts at the Armory.

On May 6, the League of American Bicyclists honored Somerville as a “bronze-level” Bicycle Friendly Community.

One day later the New England Bicycle Expo (NEBE) arrived at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Exhibitors included bike-related businesses and organizations from all over the United States.

Of course, Scout immediately took an interest in the only Somerville-based business we saw: 2ndsuit, a maker of bicycle caps run from the Davis Sq home of proprietor Matthew Reineck.

Last summer, Reineck started the business when he got sick and tired of seeing his friend — a man named Derek Enos — wearing “the same nasty cap every day.” An industrial designer by trade who moved to the Boston area from Seattle six years ago to work for Boston-based musical instrument manufacturer First Act, Reineck already knew how to design and sew. It was just a matter of applying his skills to a new product.

Reineck sources almost all his material from the Goodwill Store in Davis Sq (230 Elm St). His caps sell for $20 or $25. Reineck sold 15 of them last weekend at Somerville Open Studios and estimates he’s sold 30 all told, including several to Cambridge bike shop Ata Cycle.

Exhibitors like Reineck are just the tip of the NEBE iceberg. The Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both today at tomorrow. Throughout both days there will be presentations on subjects such as “Organized Bike Rides in the Boston Region” and “Cycling in Somerville: Practical Strategies to Implement Infrastructure Improvements.”

There are also several organized bike rides departing from the Armory on both Saturday and Sunday, including a ride to Taza Chocolate (561 Windsor St), a Tour of Somerville Bicycle Companies and a Tour of the Community Bike Path Extension.

On top of all this, there will be live music at the Armory on both days during the event. Be sure to check it out.

And stay tuned for the next Scout — due out in early July — when we’ll bring you a road map of outstanding Somerville rides and a primer on how to make sure you’re ready for a summer of cycling.

front page thumbnail photo courtesy of Danielle Baskin and bellehelmets.com.

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Kurt Nelson: Somerville resident, social worker, marathon runner. Join him at Flatbread Pizza on February 22 to raise money for Wediko Children's Services.

Every April, nearly 20,000 runners worldwide make their way to Hopkinton, Massachusetts to participate in the Boston Marathon. For some, it’s tradition. Some do it for the challenge or to honor a loved one. Others find spiritual gratification in running, while many simply find happiness in running. For one local, the Marathon is a means of raising awareness and funding for an organization he believes in.

Kurt Nelson, 34-year-old social worker and seven-year Somervillian, is currently training for his very first marathon. Not your typical, seasoned Marathon participant, Nelson has only recently gained interest in the sport.

Nelson credits his interest to Wediko Children’s Services, a Boston nonprofit aimed at improving children’s lives through therapeutic programs, where he has been an employee since 2006.

Each Friday afternoon, Nelson would join a group of his Wediko peers in running to decompress together before separating for the weekend. This routine motivated the coworkers to enter local races, fueling his interest in running and allowing for Wediko to apply for fund-raising numbers with the Boston Athletic Association.

As a social worker, Nelson has seen firsthand how the individual and family therapy services provided by Wediko change lives for the better. This is exactly why he has chosen to run the marathon in support of an organization he works hard for.

“My approach as a therapist increasingly is a personal-trainer model of helping students become stronger one step at a time,” stated Nelson, “sometimes facing seemingly insurmountable odds. It feels like a fitting metaphor [to run] as a way to raise money for Wediko.”

To gain support for both his training and the organization, Nelson will be hosting a fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza Company (45 Day St) at Sacco’s Bowl Haven on Tuesday, February 22. From 5pm until 11:30pm, Flatbread will donate a percentage of all pizza sales to Nelson’s organization. These and other proceeds from Nelson’s fund-raising event will go directly to the children and families that Wediko serves.

In a further effort to incorporate community support, the fundraiser will include a raffle of items graciously contributed by area businesses. Prizes donated include tickets to upcoming shows at Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant (17 Holland St), fresh produce from Red Fire Farm of Granby, Berkshire Brewing Company growlers and a gift basket from Davis Square’s newly opened pet shop Bone Appetit (389 Highland Ave).

To find out more information about Wediko Children’s Services, visit http://www.wediko.org/.

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Team USA scrums vs. Canada at a tournament back in June.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup begins August 20 at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, England. Jamie Burke, co-captain of Team USA, is a Somerville resident.

One of 12 international teams to qualify for the World Cup, Team USA enters the tourney in “Pool B,” along with England, Ireland and Kazakhstan. The first match is against Kazakhstan on August 20. “We don’t know a lot about Kazakhstan, and they are the reigning Asian champs,” says Burke. “We haven’t played them before. They tend to run some nontraditional positions and roles so it could be a little confusing on defense.”

Only six of the team’s 26 members have playing experience from the 2006 World Cup, at which Team USA placed fifth. Burke is one of the six. “We’ve been trying to impart [to the newcomers] how intense it is, spending a month playing rugby in this high-pressure environment of international matches,” she says. “The World Cup is its own beast.”

The tournament runs through September 6.

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