By: Isabella Langner

Center Editor 

After a long season of hard work and dedication, the LGHS Girls’ Flag Football team concluded their season with an undefeated record and an impressive run in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs. Their record in the league was 10-0, and their overall record was 22-6.

In the weeks leading up to the playoffs, LGHS played against three teams in their league and won each game: 20-0 versus Mountain View, 39-26 against Santa Clara, and 27-0 over Gunn. These matches secured LGHS first place in their division, sending them to Open Division CCS, the highest level.

On Oct. 27, LGHS faced Carlmont in the CCS quarter finals. The game opened with Carlmont scoring a touchdown in the first quarter, but LGHS quickly retaliated, scoring 13 points in the second quarter and taking the lead. Carlmont returned from halftime to score another six-point touchdown, but could not catch up to LGHS.

Two days later, they headed into the semifinals against Sacred Heart Prep, another team with a similar, almost undefeated record. The game was evenly matched, with neither team scoring a touchdown throughout the four quarters. In the second overtime, sophomore Helena Younan threw the football to sophomore Reilly Cronin, who scored the winning touchdown and sent the team to the CCS championship.

As they approached the championship match, LGHS prepared intensively in practice. Freshman Olive Howard shared, “We worked on some of the scout teams and had some Saturday practices where we worked on and ran through a lot of plays.” After perfecting these plays, LGHS entered the championship game ready and motivated.

Their championship match was against Menlo School, a well-regarded team in the area. The first quarter ended in a tie, with both schools scoring seven points. Later, LGHS moved into the lead, scoring six points in the second quarter. After halftime, Menlo School scored 20 points and went on to win the game. Although LGHS lost the match, they made history as the first team in the school to reach the CCS playoffs and the championship.

During the off-season, LGHS will begin training in the spring and summer to prepare for the 2026 season. They hope to win the league for the third year in a row and once again make it to the CCS Open Division playoffs. Alongside their impressive record, LGHS Girls’ Flag Football fostered a community among players, allowing them to make connections with girls they might have never met. Make sure to congratulate these Wildcats on their season and get ready to support their efforts next year!