FLAG FOOTBALL: Flag Football Final for Fri., Feb. 28, 2025

Welcome to the 11th of our Flag Football Finals for the 2025 Girls Flag Football Season in Florida.

Each Flag Football Final will provide you scores from around the state on games played along with extended recaps on some of the top games and highlight top performances each day. Usually, these articles will run the next day on most days each week during the season. Sometimes you might see scores from several days ago that have finally been reported, and we will make sure those are reported when we find them.

Coaches who would like to provide us with a detailed box score can do so by sending in your box score report using our form by clicking here.

FLAG FOOTBALL FINAL FOR FRI., FEB. 28, 2025

FLORIDA TOP 25

No. 2 Lennard (Ruskin) 32, East Lake (Tarpon Springs) 0

Sydney Elizondo threw five touchdowns as the Longhorns pitched their fourth shutout of the season against the visiting Eagles, marking a strong start for Lennard.

We are now 4-0. Our defense has given up 0 points so far! I threw for 5 TDs and snagged this pick on D. #UnfinishedBusiness @Andy_Villamarzo @Biggamebobby @BucsFoundation @FlaHSFootball @SBLiveFL @Football_Motiv pic.twitter.com/Bz2yOTspzv

— Sydney Elizondo 2026 (@SydneyEl2026) March 1, 2025

Palm Beach Gardens 20, No. 3 Fort Pierce Central 14

The host Gators stunned the No. 3 Cobras handing Fort Pierce Central their first loss of the 2025 season.

No. 7 Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach) 45, Crestview 0

The Indians got their second win of the season, pitching a shutout on the visiting Bulldogs.

No. 8 Miami Edison vs. Miami Central

No score was reported for this game.

No. 11 Clay (Green Cove Springs) 33, Columbia (Lake City) 0

The Blue Devils are rolling along, pitching their second shutout of the week, this time against the visiting Tigers.

No. 15 New Smyrna Beach 40, Lake Mary 0

The Barracudas remain undefeated after walloping the visiting Rams in Friday action.

2-0 on the night JV 20-6(3-0-1) varsity 40-0 (4-0) Great game on Defense 3 ints for TDs. @FlaHSFootball @ChrisBoyleDBNJ @cudanation pic.twitter.com/Wq0bAGKWKd

— NSB FLAGFOOTBALL (@FlagfootballNsb) March 1, 2025

Paxon (Jacksonville) 14, No. 18 Stanton (Jacksonville) 7

The Blue Devils finish the second week of the season 1-2 in their three games, dropping the flag football version of the Brain Bowl version to the host Golden Eagles.

No. 21 Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes) 26, True North (Miami) 0

The Cobras dominated the Titans as Ariana Stovall led Boyd Anderson’s offensive attack with precision. Stovall went 16-of-23 passing for 176 yards and three touchdowns while. Jakira Dennis emerged as a key target, hauling in three receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns. KeShell Gilbert contributed in multiple phases with two catches for 20 yards and five flag pulls with one interception on defense. Boyd Anderson’s defense was equally impressive, recording 24 total flag pulls and a sack from Chyenna Bolton, who added two quarterback hurries. Datavia Mosley provided a spark in the running game with 37 yards on five carries and a touchdown.

CLASS 3A TOP 10

Destin 7, No. 8 Niceville 0

The Eagles fell on the road to the Sharks to hand Niceville the first loss of the season.

No. 9 Navarre 14, Fort Walton Beach 7

The Raiders outlasted the Vikings behind Jamya Bonham’s steady leadership at quarterback. Bonham completed 9-of-12 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown while adding one rushing touchdown. Natalie Busch was a force on both sides of the ball with 110 receiving yards on eight catches, including a touchdown, plus six flag pulls and two pass deflections on defense. Aubrey Piehota provided a spark in the ground game with 38 yards on four carries and a touchdown. Jenna Warren made significant defensive contributions with three pass deflections and played a key role in limiting Fort Walton Beach’s offensive opportunities. Avery Didion showed versatility with three pass deflections and 14 yards on two carries.

CLASS 2A TOP 10

No. 9 Jensen Beach 28, Sebastian River 0

The Falcons soared past the Sharks as Paige Bressman orchestrated an unstoppable passing attack. Bressman completed 37-of-50 passes for 303 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions. Lizzie Fitzwater emerged as a top target with nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Joy Bocanegra made her presence felt with eight catches for 43 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for 13 of Jensen Beach’s 28 points. Kayla Carnes anchored the defense with eight flag pulls while adding four receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown. Jayla Brinkley demonstrated her versatility with six receptions for 64 yards and contributed to the defensive effort with one flag pull, one interception and one pass deflection.

The Varsity Team won their 3rd in a row, with a 28-0 win over Sebastian River. QB Paige Bressman threw 4 TDs and had 303 yards passing! The leading receiver was Lizzie Fitzwater with 9 catches and 101 yards with 1 TD. Falcons travel Tuesday to take on Spanish River. pic.twitter.com/8n1gcGqTqm

— JBHS FlagFB (@JFlagfb) March 1, 2025

CLASS 1A TOP 10

Belleview 7, No. 4 Tampa Catholic 6

The Rattlers edged the Crusaders in a defensive battle as both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm. Ava Kopp led Tampa Catholic’s offense with 18-of-38 passing for 182 yards and one touchdown, while adding 58 yards on nine carries. Samantha Dobson made significant contributions on special teams with three punts averaging 22.3 yards and a long of 25 yards, along with an interception and two pass deflections on defense. Isabella Maldonado scored the Crusaders’ lone touchdown on a 12-yard reception. Karris Louisaint provided valuable defensive support with three pass deflections and two flag pulls, supplemented by Taylor Gardner’s three flag pulls and two pass deflections. Despite Tampa Catholic’s efforts, Belleview managed to secure the narrow victory.

MORE FRIDAY SCORES

Hialeah Gardens 21, Miami Coral Park 0

Seffner Christian 21, Bayshore Christian (Tampa) 0

Miramar 6, McArthur (Hollywood) 0

Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth) 12, Centennial 6

Orangewood Christian (Maitland) 33, Trinity Christian (Deltona) 0

Seven Rivers Christian (Lecanto) 24, St. John Lutheran (Ocala) 0

Crescent City 9, Interlachen 6

Ponte Vedra 13, Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville) 6

Forest (Ocala) 41, Gainesville 13

Hagerty (Oviedo) 13, University (Orlando) 0

Celebration 19, Dr. Phillips (Orlando) 0

Melbourne 19, West Shore (Melbourne) 0

Horizon (Winter Garden) 19, West Orange (Winter Garden) 0

George Jenkins (Lakeland) 32, Sebring 0

Haines City 26, Ridgeview Global Studies (Davenport) 7

Countryside (Clearwater) 13, Largo 7

Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton) 12, Plant City 0

SCORES NOT REPORTED

Central (Brooksville) at Classical Prep (Spring Hill)

Faith Christian (Orlando) at Lyman (Longwood)

TOP PERFORMANCES FROM FRIDAY

ATH Maddy McDermott, Ponte Vedra (Ponte Vedra), Jr. – Recorded three flag pulls, one sack, and one pass deflection in a 13-6 win over Andrew Jackson.

ATH Natalie Busch, Navarre (Navarre), Sr. – Recorded eight receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown while adding six flag pulls and two pass deflections on defense in a 14-7 win over Fort Walton Beach.

C Joy Bocanegra, Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach), Sr. – Recorded eight receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-0 win over Sebastian River.

LB/DB Guadalupe Maggio, Hagerty (Oviedo), Sr. – Recorded nine total flag pulls, one sack with two quarterback hurries, and two pass deflections in a 13-0 win over University (Orange City).

LB/R Nykila Cotto, Hagerty (Oviedo), Sr. – Tallied nine flag pulls, four sacks with eight quarterback hurries, and one pass deflection in a 13-0 win over University.

LB/S/P Madison Tobey, Hagerty (Oviedo), Fr. – Registered eight flag pulls, two sacks with six quarterback hurries, and one pass deflection in a 13-0 win over Universit (Orange City).

QB Ariana Stovall, Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes), Sr. – Went 16-of-23 passing for 176 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in a 26-0 win over True North.

QB Izzy Murray, Ponte Vedra (Ponte Vedra), So. – Went 11-of-16 passing for 133 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 26 yards and recording one interception with 12 return yards in a 13-6 win over Andrew Jackson.

QB Jamya Bonham, Navarre (Navarre), So. – Went 9-of-12 passing for 83 yards and one touchdown while adding a rushing touchdown in a 14-7 win over Fort Walton Beach.

QB Paige Bressman, Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach), Sr. – Went 37-of-50 passing for 303 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-0 win over Sebastian River.

QB Sydney Elizondo, Lennard (Ruskin), Jr. – Threw for five touchdowns in a 32-0 victory over East Lake.

QB/S Maliyah Newton, Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth), Fr. – Went 18-of-32 passing for 155 yards and two touchdowns in a 12-6 victory over Centennial.

QB/WR/DB Ava Kopp, Tampa Catholic (Tampa), Sr. – Went 18-of-38 passing for 182 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 58 yards on nine carries in a 7-6 loss to Belleview.

R/WR Tionna Waters, Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth), Fr. – Made six flag pulls and registered three sacks with four quarterback hurries in a 12-6 win over Centennial.

RB/LB Paige McClarnon, Orangewood Christian (Maitland), Jr. – Recorded 80 rushing yards and two touchdowns on six carries, added three flag pulls and one sack on defense in a 33-0 win over Trinity Christian (Deltona).

S/WR Abigail Quinn, Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth), Sr. – Recorded seven receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown while adding two flag pulls in a 12-6 win over Centennial.

S/WR Samantha Dobson, Tampa Catholic (Tampa), Sr. – Recorded two flag pulls, two pass deflections and interception, plus averaged 22.3 yards on three punts in a 7-6 loss to Belleview.

WR Lizzie Fitzwater, Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach), Jr. – Caught nine passes for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 28-0 win over Sebastian River.

WR/DB Jakira Dennis, Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes), Jr. – Recorded three receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns while adding two flag pulls on defense in a 26-0 win over True North.

WR/DB Morgan Walsh, George Jenkins (Lakeland), Sr. – Caught 10 passes for 114 yards and three touchdowns while adding four flag pulls on defense in a 32-0 win over Sebring.

WR/S Abigail Longstaff, Orangewood Christian (Maitland), Sr. – Rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries while adding two flag pulls and one interception on defense in a 33-0 win over Trinity Christian (Deltona).