History will be made on Saturday in women’ flag | College News
History will be made Saturday when the Southern Section crowns its first women’ flag soccer champions at El Modena High’s Fred Kelly Stadium.
The prime-time matchup at 4:45 p.m. will characteristic No. 1-seeded Orange Lutheran in opposition to No. 2 Newport Harbor for the Division I title in a rematch of their regular-season assembly Aug. 24 in which the Lancers prevailed 28-12. Since then, the Sailors have reeled off 24 wins in a row, together with a 12-7 conquer Sunset League rival Huntington Beach in the semifinals.
There had been no official CIF playoffs final season however Jason Guyser’s squad went 25-1 and ended up ranked first in California and third in the nation. Many key gamers are back, together with receiver/defensive backs Maddy Michel and Audrey Burns and linebackers Paige Shanahan and Ella Woods.
Meanwhile, the Lancers (22-2), coached by Kristen Sherman, boast an opportunistic secondary that has picked off 59 passes this 12 months — the final three of which got here in a 19-6 semifinal victory over Anaheim Canyon. Sophomore Josie Anderson leads the way in which with 9 interceptions.
Fans will additionally be handled to a head-to-head duel between two of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the Southland in Orange Lutheran sophomore Makena Cook and Newport Harbor senior Maia Helmar. Both can run and cross the ball with equal aplomb and are leaders for his or her respective groups.
The day begins with an All-Orange County matchup in Division 3 pitting San Clemente in opposition to Troy at 9:30 a.m. and if their two earlier conferences are any indication, it may be determined on the final possession. On Sept. 3 the Warriors received 31-25 and on Oct. 1 the groups tied 31-31. The Tritons (12-10-1) are led by quarterback Kirra Calvijo (67 scoring passes) whereas Troy (16-3-3) is driving a 15-game unbeaten streak.
Next at 11:15 a.m. will be the Division 4 remaining between Fullerton (18-6) and Ocean League champion Santa Monica (13-6) whereas Antelope Valley (12-6) will play Northview (12-8) for the Division 5 title at 1 p.m. The Division 2 remaining between Northwood (18-6) and Trabuco Hills (17-3) at 2:45 p.m. may be a high-scoring affair.
Championship Saturday additionally consists of a No. 1 versus No. 2 conflict to determine the Southern Section Division 1 crown in women’ volleyball at Cerritos College. No. 1-seeded Sierra Canyon (32-4) takes on defending champion Mater Dei (34-4) at 7 p.m. after each faculties received their respective four-team swimming pools.
The Trinity League champions downed Sierra Canyon 2-0 on the Durango Fall Classic in September and are paced by USC commit Layli Ostovar and Orange Lutheran switch Westley Matavao. The Mission League champion Trailblazers counter with Florida A&M-bound Brandi Boston and University of San Diego-bound Lauren Lynch.
Earlier at Cerritos College, Palos Verdes (23-8) will attempt to seize its first part title when it takes on Murrieta Valley (27-7) in the Division 2 remaining at 12:30 p.m., adopted by the Division 3 matchup between Bishop Diego (26-7) and Long Beach Poly (27-12) at 3 p.m. Bell Gardens (18-18) and Garden Grove (17-19) meet in the Division 8 remaining at 10 a.m.
The high two seeds will additionally meet for the City Section Open Division women’ volleyball title at 6 p.m. at Cal State Northridge. West Valley League champion Taft, the No. 1 seed, is looking for its sixth City title however its first in the Open Division. Western League champion and second-seeded Venice (35-4) is vying for its fourth City crown and second in the Open Division. The groups didn’t meet in the common season. Taft (39-7) is unbeaten versus City opponents.
LACES (18-13) faces Western League rival University (21-14-2) for the Division I crown at 3:15 p.m.
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