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Curitiba Silverhawks win women's American football national title

The Curitiba Silverhawks won the National Women’s Bowl, securing their third Brazilian women's American football Superliga title. The championship match, held at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Curitiba, concluded with a 15-14 victory over the Brasília Pilots in overtime.

After a 7-7 tie in regulation, the Brasília Pilots took a 14-7 lead during the overtime period following a touchdown by running back Andressa Hotsumi. The Silverhawks responded with a touchdown by Blue. Following a strategic timeout called by head coach Camila Malafaia, quarterback Luiza Mehl successfully executed a two-point conversion to seal the win.

This victory marks the third national title for the Curitiba-based team, with previous championships won in 2019 and 2023. The win places the Silverhawks among the most successful teams in the competition's history, alongside the Lusa Jaguars.

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Brasília Pilots · Curitiba Silverhawks · Federal University of Paraná