The Mira Costa High School girls’ flag football team secured an impressive victory against Peninsula High last Thursday, dominating with a final score of 31-6. The team showcased strong teamwork and individual brilliance, with standout performances from senior Sophie Guitron and sophomore receiver Emmy Terry. Guitron was a key force on the offense, contributing three touchdowns to Mira Costa’s commanding lead, while Terry played a pivotal role in gaining first downs throughout the game, keeping the team’s drives alive.
According to senior reciever Stella Traylor, the Mustangs came out strong, quickly scoring a touchdown within the first five minutes of the game. Both the defense’s spacing and the offensive’s routes were cohesive, resulting in early success.
“Everything seemed to flow well during that game,” Guitron said. “It just shows how much we’ve improved from our first game.”
Halfway through the first half, the Ref saw there was an issue with Guitron and senior Sadie Jun’s eye black. The two players had drawn crosses on their cheeks, and the referee saw this as “war paint” and “make-up.” The referee then demanded that the two come off the field and wipe off the eye-black.
“I was really confused on why the cross paint wasn’t allowed,” said Guitron. “To me it was a religious thing that means something to me. I respect the refs but I don’t understand their logic in wanting me to take off the crosses.”
The Mustangs now hold a 1-0 record in league, and have recently been declared the number one flag football team in the South Bay.
“The team worked very well together and the chemistry on the field was unmatched which was a huge part in our win,” sophomore Riley Faill said. “The game went very well and we couldn’t have done it without every single player.”
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