The DC Divas came out firing Saturday, defeating the Tampa Bay Inferno 49–14 at John Lewis High School in Springfield, Virginia.

They wasted no time making a statement after the Inferno scored on their first drive, the Divas’ Kucheria Johnson returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, electrifying the crowd and setting the tone for a dominant offensive performance. Washington never looked back, moving the ball effectively against the Inferno throughout the contest.

The victory has playoff implications, with the Divas potentially hosting a first-round game — a result that will be determined at the end of the weekend.

Game photos are at https://dhunterjr.smugmug.com/Sporting-Events/2026-sport/DC-Divas-vs-Tampa-Bay-Inferno

-Dan Hunter