The Central PA Vipers were a team of the Independent Women's Football League. Based in the Steelton suburb of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Vipers played their home games at Steelton-Highspire School District's War Veterans Memorial Field, also known as Cottage Hill. Prior to playing in the IWFL, the Vipers were a member of the National Women's Football Association in 2006 and 2007 (in their inaugural season, they were called the Harrisburg Angels).

Central PA Vipers
Founded2006
LeagueIndependent Women's Football League
Team historyHarrisburg Angels (NWFA) (2006)
Central PA Vipers (NWFA) (2007)
Central PA Vipers (IWFL)
(2008-2009)
Based inHarrisburg, Pennsylvania
StadiumWar Veterans Memorial Field, aka Cottage Hill Field
ColorsMidnight blue, white
PresidentLindsay Snowden & Kerry Wisher
Head coach"Keys, D, Ritt, Lonnie, and Michelle"
Championships0
Division titles0

After four seasons and twenty-seven attempts (not counting two forfeits by the Richmond Spirit in 2007), the Vipers finally picked up their first victory on the gridiron on June 6, 2009 thanks to a 48-0 triumph over the Holyoke Hurricanes. The following week, the Vipers continued their string of success, defeating the Cape Fear Thunder, 30-6.

Season-By-Season

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Season records
Season W L T Finish Playoff results
Harrisburg Angels (NWFA)
2006 0 8 0 4th Northern North Atlantic --
Central PA Vipers (NWFA)
2007 2 7 0 4th Northern Central --
Central PA Vipers (IWFL)
2008 0 8 0 6th Eastern North Atlantic
2009 2 6 0 18th IWFL2 --
Totals 4 29 0 (including playoffs)

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2009 Season Schedule

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Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 18 New England Intensity Home Lost 14-21
April 25 Manchester Freedom Away Lost 0-47
May 2 Erie Illusion Away Lost 8-61
May 9 Jersey Justice Away Lost 0-34
May 23 Southern Maine Rebels Home Lost 8-14
June 6 Holyoke Hurricanes Home Won 48-0
June 13 Cape Fear Thunder Home Won 30-6
June 20 Connecticut Crushers Away Lost 0-2**

** = Forfeited

References

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  1. ^ Rozendaal, Neal. The Women's Football Encyclopedia. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-9970637-0-7.