Girls flag football wins league, makes NCS
Girls flag football won their first NCS game 19-6, destroying their competition on the field. Despite being a newly formed team, they are now two time NCS qualifiers. The girls have trained hard and stayed strong this season. Despite a string of losses, they picked themselves up and recovered, finishing the season 18-8.
“Everyone contributed so much this season, we have definitely made flag football a real sport at this school!” commented sophomore Gabrielle Rogge. Rogge is also one of the varsity captains and has been a player to watch out for all season.
The girls first solidified their NCS placement with their win in the league championship game against James Logan on Oct. 25. The girls crushed the Colts on the field that day, winning the game 20-0, not letting James Logan score a single point. Some special players include Erikka Flores. Flores played as quarterback and completed eight out of 17 passes for 90 yards with one touchdown. In the same game, Ella Stahl-Rhodes had four receptions.
After this game, the girls had another victory at NCS against Amador Valley on Oct. 28. Quarterback Flores had another outstanding game, completing 20 of 26 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Arabella Pey had four receptions for 41 yards with a 10.2 average. All these players showed impressive skill on the field, contributing to the final victory.
“I’m really proud of how far we’ve come, overcoming our losing streak in the middle of the season and still making it to the playoffs,” commented sophomore Rainey Rinaldi. Rinaldi also commented how proud she is with the team sticking together even in tough times.
Unfortunately, the Trojans lost at their second NCS game against Las Lomas on Oct. 30 with a score of 6-0. Despite the loss, the girls played a tough game and have a lot to be proud of. In this game, Pey rushed an average of 19 yards per carry while Flores rushed an average of 5.9 yards per run. Overall, the girls have a lot to be proud of and have represented CVHS well.