The Falcons moved on to the Finals of the NFL Girls Flag Football League with a convincing 20-0 shutout over the Jaguars.
The Falcons jumped out to an early lead in the contest played at Pachella Field as Willa Martin broke free on their first play from scrimmage with a 60 yard sprint to the end zone.
Teammate Dawsyn Ball added the two point conversion.
Jaguars Paige Palmer-Waldron and Zoey Deiter stop Falcons Izzy Cohen from reaching the end zone. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Jaguars Zoey Deiter and Bella Ritter can’t catch up to Willa Martin on her 60 yard TD run. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Falcons Arianna Horton streaks toward the end zone with a Pick Six. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Falcons Dawsyn Ball snaps to Arianna Horton. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Jaguars Paige Palmer-Waldron breaks into the open field. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Show Caption
1 of 5
Jaguars Paige Palmer-Waldron and Zoey Deiter stop Falcons Izzy Cohen from reaching the end zone. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
The Jaguars had some nice plays on offense, but could not sustain drives after crossing midfield.
The Falcons capitalized on good field position as they took a 14-0 lead into halftime as Izzy Cohen connected with Willa Martin on a 10 yard TD pass.
Jaguars Sadie Jones scampers for a first down. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Both defenses gave up big plays in the second half, but neither team was able to push the ball over the goal line.
The Jaguars chances for a comeback were extinguished when the Falcons Arianna Horton picked off an Avery Collins pass and pranced into the end zone to create a 20-0 bulge late in the game.
Falcons Kylie Morgan finds lots of running room right up the gut. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Falcons Kylie Morgan tries to beat Jaguars Nina Egmont to the edge. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Jaguars Avery Collins looks downfield for an open receiver. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Falcons Willa Martin sidesteps Jaguars Zoey Deiter. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Jaguars Sana Sedki-Mosca cuts upfield with the Falcons Dawsyn Ball giving chase. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
Show Caption
1 of 5
Falcons Kylie Morgan finds lots of running room right up the gut. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
The Jaguars, under the leadership of Brandon Jones, were quite pleased to reach the semis in what was for most girls their first exposure to organized football.
They will only develop more skills and field awareness in seasons to come.
Falcons Willa Martin turns upfield with a full head of steam. (Photo by Rick Cawley)
The Falcons, with Joe Ball at the helm, showed the benefit of experience, and with the talented group they have, could easily be crowned champs during the Finals on May 31.