Jurupa Valley's Patriot High School flag football team earned the program's first-ever playoff win on October 20, defeating Bishop Montgomery in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The victory marks a milestone for a team that has quickly become a competitive force in the sport.
Players gathered around coach Giselle Kendall after the game, celebrating the historic achievement. The win underscores the rapid growth of flag football at the school, which has emerged as an unexpected hotbed for the sport in Southern California.
Patriot High will advance to the next round of the postseason, looking to build on its breakthrough season.
