Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football
Briefly

The Jersey Shore Wave joins the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC) as a new semi-professional team in its sixth season, emphasizing competitive spirit and camaraderie. Players from diverse regions like New Jersey and New York are preparing for their upcoming season, vying for the IX Cup, symbolizing women’s rights in sports. The team's rigorous tryout process includes physical tests and showcases determination, as players like Brittany Howard and Infinity Brooks recount their experiences. The season kicks off on March 29, with excitement building among the players and community.
"We're doing settle and noose," Mully shouts to be heard over the wind, "move up to the hash." Everyone in earshot shifts their position.
"I learned about the team tryouts on social media. We had to run a 40-yard dash and do the jump, sit-ups and push-ups," says linebacker Brittany Howard.
Infinity Brooks notes, "They wanted to see if you wouldn't quit. Even if you didn't know what you were doing, they valued perseverance."
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