Powderpuff, a unique and friendly football game with flags, took place Thursday, May 16th. This game is not your typical football match-it’s a battle between junior and senior females, with the male football players from our school’s team stepping into the role of coaches. Adding to the excitement, the girl’s cheerleading team also takes part by coaching the boys, who perform a routine during halftime. The juniors and seniors had two weeks of practice to prepare for this day. All students, parents, staff, and community members were invited to join us and witness this thrilling event.
This year’s Powderpuff game, a highly anticipated event, was held at California High School. The event had to occur here because our football field and stadium are currently under construction. Before the game, many seniors who participated in last year’s Powderpuff were eager to secure a back-to-back win against this year’s junior class.
But for those who are unfamiliar, Powderpuff is a flag football game that follows the basic rules of regular American football. However, it’s modified to ensure the safety of our female players. Unlike American football, which is played with pads and helmets, Powderpuff is a flag football game. It is known to prioritize the safety of our players and have stringent safety measures in place, including the requirement for all participants to wear mouthguards for added protection.
One of the most unique and heartwarming aspects of Powderpuff is the role reversal, where male students step into the shoes of cheerleaders. This fosters a strong sense of inclusivity and teamwork as they learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, and many students eagerly anticipate this opportunity to come together as a community.
Football players from our El Rancho football team fill the coach’s role. For the junior squad, coaches include Ryan Dominguez, Julian Acero, Giovanni Montenegro, Diego Diaz, Johnathan Medina, and Ruiz. Dominguez is taking charge of the junior team and will call plays with the other coaches.
This year’s senior coaches include Ever Duarte, Raymond Rocha, Emilio Gomez, Nathaniel Guttierrez, Diego Alvarado, Jonathan Garcia, Daniel Robledo, and Carlos Villanueva. Duarte is the “head coach” with offensive and defensive plays he created for his team. The senior team looks great, and the back-to-back victory title looks promising for this year’s seniors.
Both teams have a powerhouse of athleticism, with a diverse range of athletes participating in this thrilling event. The anticipation is high, as this event is known for bringing out the extreme school spirit with its intense gameplay. Get ready for a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The junior class took the victory title against the senior class with a final score of 6-0.
