The @jserra.girlsflagfootball team emphatically flexed its’ collective muscle as the nation’s current standard of excellence on Saturday, as the Lions won the inaugural championship at the MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Center in Chula Vista.

JSerra, which entered the competition as MaxPreps’ top-ranked team in the country, boosted its’ program winning streak to 43 consecutive games (the longest current winning streak in the country).

The Lions began their title march on Saturday with a 19-0 victory over West Park High School of Roseville.

Sophomore quarterback Kate Meier tossed touchdown passes to senior G.G. Szczuka (33 yards), sophomore Tessa Russell (19 yards), and sophomore Sterling Flores (15 yards).

Meier completed 23-of-32 passes for 296 yards.

Russell and Flores each had an interception, while junior Anna Paquette recorded a team-high two sacks.

JSerra squared off next with the Merced Bears in the semifinals round, with the Lions rolling to a 27-0 triumph.

Meier completed 17-of-22 passes for 232 yards, while connecting with Szczuka (17 yards), Russell (48 yards), and senior Avery Olson (19 yards) for touchdown passes.

Meier also added an eight-yard scoring run.

Paquette once again sparked the defensive effort with two sacks, while Russell added her second interception on the day.

JSerra renewed acquaintances with the Newport Harbor Sailors in the championship game, the second time this season the two teams have played for a major tournament championship.

Russell gave the Lions a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, when she took a reception from Meier, maneuvered past the defense and raced into the end zone for a 41-yard touchdown.

Russell struck again in the third quarter, duplicating her effort through the Sailors defense and racing into the end zone for a 43-yard touchdown to boost the Lions lead to 14-6.

Sophomore Abby Vanderweerd put the final touches on JSerra’s 21-6 victory with a seven-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.

Russell, who topped 100 yards receiving in all three games on Saturday, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

Meier was selected as Offensive MVP.

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The @jserra.girlsflagfootball team takes home the MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown Championship after taking down Carlsbad, West Park, Merced and Newport Harbor to remain undefeated on the season!

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The undefeated @jserra.girlstennis team capped a stellar weekend in Clovis by winning the Division 1 championship title at the California Tennis Classic at Buchanan High School.

JSerra squared off with Faith Lutheran High School of Las Vegas in the semifinals, with the Lions defeating the Crusaders by a score of 4-2.

JSerra was sparked to victory by sweeping action in singles competition.

Junior Brookelyn Garcia enjoyed an undefeated performance with dual wins of 6-0 and 6-0.

Sophomore Paisley Crutchfield earned victories of 6-0 and 6-1, with junior Isabella Geffre claiming triumphs of 6-0 and 6-3.

Senior Naomi Clarke and junior Ava Levitanus combined wins of 6-3 and 6-2 in doubles action to help the Lions earn a berth in the title match.

JSerra matched up with Northgate High School for the Division 1 title, with the Lions surging to a 4-2 championship-clinching win.

JSerra received key victories in both singles and doubles action.

Garcia completed a perfect day of court action, winning her two sets by scores of 6-0 and 6-0.

Geffre turned in set victories of 6-1 and 6-2.

Clark and junior Milana Leffler joined forces for triumphs of 6-1 and 6-2, with Levitanus and freshman Nina Yacko supplying wins of 6-0 and 6-3.

JSerra is now 9-0 overall on the season. ...

The @jserra.girlsflagfootball team opened the Max Preps Flag Football Showdown on Friday with a 20-0 triumph over the Carlsbad Lancers on Friday at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Center in Chula Vista.

JSerra, the No. 1 ranked team in the country by MaxPreps, improves to 12-0 on the season and stretches its’ overall program winning streak to 40 straight games dating back to last season.

Sophomore quarterback Kate Meier ran for two touchdowns, while also connecting with senior Avery Olson on a scoring pass.

Senior Stella Day had an interception for the Lions, who posted their fifth shutout of the season.
JSerra is scheduled to resume action in the national showcase on Saturday morning, when they take on West Park High of Roseville.

Game time is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ...