San Dimas girls Flag Football will be facing Downey for the second annual CIF game on October 21st at 5pm at Downey High School.
From the first whistle, Downey came out strong. They played fast, sharp, and confident, quickly taking the lead. San Dimas kept pushing, refusing to give up, but the game just didn’t go in t further away as time went on. When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 32–6. The loss hit hard.
For the players, it wasn’t just about losing, it was about realizing the season was over. Especially for the seniors, it meant saying goodbye to something they had helped build from the ground up. No one was ready for it to be over.
“I was definitely sad that the season came to an end, but I’m really proud of everything our team accomplished,” said senior Faith Kearns. “My senior year was amazing, the team made it such a
fun and memorable experience.”
Even though the game hadn’t ended how they wanted, the girls still had a lot to be proud of. Throughout the season, they had gone undefeated in league which made them league champs. This was a huge accomplishment for such a young program. Week after week, practice after practice, they grew as a family and learned how to great each other on both sides of the ball. That bond showed in the way they played with every huddle, every cheer, and every small victory that led them to that championship moment.
Coach Jessy reminded the team that the season wasn’t just about wins and losses. It was about proving to everyone that girls flag football could be a real sport. In just two years since CIF officially added the sport, schools like San Dimas had built real programs, real rivalries, and real families.
“Last year, it was all new,” said Audrey Schlim, a senior captain. “This year, it felt like we were part of something bigger and like we were making history for our school. I will forever be great full for everything we accomplished this year.”
After the game, there were hugs, tears, and smiles from everyone. The scoreboard didn’t tell the full story. It didn’t tell the laughter at practices, the early morning workouts, or the moments when the team picked each other up after a tough loss.
Losing had hurt, but walking off that field, everyone knew that this season was very successful. They knew they had built something that would last forever. The underclassmen promised to keep pushing next year, to carry on the spirit the seniors had started.
The season might have ended with a loss, but it ended with family too. Because even when the score didn’t go their way, the memories, the friendships, and the legacy stayed.
