SLAA Summer 8MAN Football

The SLAA has 2 teams ranked in the WeLit TV national 8 man rankings 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Here are our First 8Man rankings of the 2026 Year since Natty Weekend this past January.

#1 Desert Sentinels have done it again. They are B2B Champs recently capturing the PIFL title. The Sentinels were inviting to the 2026 WeLit Tv National Championship where they walked away with a 1pt win and a national crown ! Only right that they continue to sit at the top of the rankings as they wait to see how the rest of the teams and their seasons pan out.

#2 Texas Demons -after defeating the RC Gators in the 2025 MOFA Elite-8 Championship, a game that could easily go down as one of the most exciting 8 man Games in Texas History . The Demons walked away with a 1 point victory and earned their way into a National Championship game vs the Sentinels. At the end of the night the Demons found their self on the other side of a 1 pt game and ultimately fell short of a national championship. The Demons return to the MOFAE8 to defend their title as their season kicks off in Oct and they fight for their spot back at the National Weekend Game !

#3 River City Gators suffered a heartbreaking 1 Pt loss to the Texas Demons in the 2025 MOFA Elite-8 Championship game . They marched into the 2026 National Bowl game with a chip on their shoulder walking a way with a Natty Bowl Victory vs the MBG Kings. The Gators season kicks off in October as they look to fight there way to another league championship and another Natty Bid.

#4 MBG Kings come into the rankings after falling short to the Gators in their National Bowl Debut. This team is ready to bounce back as their participate in the 8MIFL and the MOFAE8 leagues this year. Will they big in the top 6 when December comes?

#5 MidWest Assailants find their way our rankings , going 9-0 in the NFA and capturing a division title before ultimately losing in the Conference Championship. A team we know can win games , but have to wait to see if their 9-1 season play was enough to get them a national bid.

#6 Arkansas Boltz are another NFA team that showed promise this season as they also went 9-0 and captured a division championship before falling in the conference championship to end their season 9-1. Where will they land in December.

#7 Silverbacks sat right outside the bubble this year in the NFA this season finishing 6-2 . With 4 of our top 10 teams waiting to start their season and the other 2 teams mid way through, who knows where the Silverbacks land. Just know if their name is called, they will be ready to play.

#8 West Florida Fire sits on top of the SLAA rankings at 3-0 facing the #2 League ranked team this weekend . Looking to continue the momentum, can they reach the top 6 ranked by Dec.?

#9 Raptors control their destiny early in the season as they are 2-0 and #2 Ranked in the SLAA and face the #1 Ranked Team in SLAA this weekend . The ball is in their court can they remain undefeated?

#10 Lewisville Savage kick off their 8MIFL next month as they aim to be one of the leagues top teams . Projected to be in the top 2 come their championship game , we will keep an eye on the Savage this season.




Disclaimer : if you feel your team deserves to be on this list , have your league owner contact us !
We are not ranking “independent or Pro 8 Man teams. You must play in a league.

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Whether you’re a player, coach, owner, official, sponsor, or fan, we want to know:

🏈 What do you look for in a football league?
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Drop your thoughts in the comments below. No idea is too big or too small. Your feedback will help shape the future of the SLAA and strengthen the semi-pro football community.

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Happy Father’s Day from our family to yours 🫶🏻

Players, coaches, owners, moms who play both roles ! We see you & we appreciate each and every one of you!

WEEK 1 is in the books ‼️‼️‼️ We had some good games played today. I’m proud of our owners for coming together and making this week a success. A few things will be fixed going forward but all in all I was impressed at how owners stepped up this weekend. With that being said I would also like to thank the players because none of this happens with out you guys. You all did what yall love to to do which is play this game of football that we all love.

Last but not least I would like to thank all of our administrators and board members for making this week a success. I know how much work we’ve put into this and I just want you all to know this could not happen without all of you. Thank yall so much for everything you guys do. Truly the best group in the business in my eyes.

Pops this one for you. I know it may have not been perfect but we got the job done. I hope you’re proud and thank you again for trusting me with this opportunity.
LONG LIVE DC FOREVER YA HEARDDDDD 🙏🏽🕊️🕊️SLAA💪🏽

PREZ

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE ALERT 🚨

Attention players, coaches, and team owners!

The registration deadline for the 2027 SLAA 8-Man Football Season closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM. This is your final opportunity to secure your spot and be part of another exciting season of SLAA football.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Make sure all registration forms, fees, and required information are submitted before the deadline.

🏈 Compete against the best.
🏈 Build your legacy.
🏈 Represent your city.
🏈 Be part of the SLAA family.

⏰ Registration closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM — NO EXCEPTIONS.

For questions or assistance, contact:
President Vince Brookins – 912-467-2673 | [email protected]
Vice President Jaron Wright – 813-764-1204

🏈 GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS PLAYING TODAY! 🏈

Game day is finally here! Wishing every team the best of luck as you take the field today. Remember to play hard, stay disciplined, support your teammates, and leave it all on the field. Success comes from preparation, teamwork, and heart.

No matter the outcome, compete with pride, respect your opponents, and represent your organization the right way. Give it your all, make memories, and most importantly—have fun!

🔥 Play with passion.
💪 Compete with confidence.
🏆 Chase greatness.

Good luck to all players, coaches, and families. Let’s make it a great day of football! 🏈🙌

🏈 FAMILY FOOTBALL TALK 🏈

If you could bring ONE thing back to football that you miss the most, what would it be? 👀

💥 Hard-hitting old school football
🎉 Bigger community events
📣 More fan support
🏆 Rivalry games
🤝 Stronger team bonding

Comment your answer below or add your own! Let’s talk football family 👇🔥

🏈 QUESTION ONE OF THE DAY 🏈

If your team is down by 6 with one minute left in the championship game… are you:

🔥 Throwing the deep ball for the win
💪 Running it in with power football
😎 Trusting your defense to get the ball back

Drop your answer below and tell us WHY! 👇🏆

☀️🏈 Good Morning Football Family!

Rise and grind! A new day means another opportunity to get better, work harder, and stay focused on the goals ahead. We hope everyone has a safe, productive, and blessed day today.

Keep pushing, stay disciplined, and remember — champions are built through consistency both on and off the field. 💪🔥

Let’s make this Friday count!