{"id":81062,"date":"2023-09-20T19:49:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T02:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=81062"},"modified":"2023-09-21T12:37:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:37:17","slug":"girls-flag-football-sierra-vista-14-south-el-monte-12-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=81062","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Vista Wins Home Opener, 14-12"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Rich Whittington <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Baldwin Park) -The Sierra Vista Girls Flag Football team logged a victory in the home opener Wednesday afternoon, defeating the visiting South El Monte Eagles 14-12 in front of a very supporting and very curious crowd at Sierra Vista’s Dons Stadium. <\/p>\n\n\n

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There are many differences between this game and the one that is played on Friday evenings. However, one thing that they have in common is excitement, and this game provided this for those in attendance from the very beginning.<\/div>\n
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South El Monte opened the scoring in the contest when quarterback Alexis Rodriguez connected with receiver Gissell Morales for a 2-yard score. The 2-point PAT attempt was unsuccessful, making the score 6-0 with 16:16 remaining in the opening half. (It might be helpful to add that there is no kicking game, so all PAT attempts are for two points.<\/div>\n
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Sierra Vista answered this score, on the defensive side of the ball, when Itzel Escobar intercepted an errant Rodriguez pass, returning it 40 yards for a touchdown. The PAT was unsuccessful, making the score 6-6 at the 9:23 mark of the opening half. The Dons added a second score in the period, as quarterback Delila Heredia found receiver Lotus Wu for a 20-yard TD. The PAT was no good, making the score 12-6 at halftime.<\/div>\n
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The second half provided even more excitement, as the teams continued to battle. The defenses tightened, resulting in a SEM interception, as well as three turnovers on downs.<\/div>\n
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The only scoring drive of the five combined second-half possessions was provided by the Eagles, who tied the game when Rodriguez found Nadine Guiterrez for a 13-yard touchdown. This made the score 12-12 with 3:23 remaining in regulation.<\/div>\n
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The game ended on a note that was not indicative of this hard-fought contest. With :09 remaining in regulation SEM quarterback Rodriguez faded back to attempt a game-winning pass. Her flags fell off in the end zone, which caused the play to be blown dead. By rule, because the flags fell off in the end zone, this was a safety, giving Sierra Vista 2 points and possession of the ball. This made the score 14-12 as the game came to an end.<\/div>\n
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When asked about his team\u2019s performance, SEM Coach Michael Gonzales provided me with the inspiration that he had just given to his team,\u201d We just hung with a team that has been playing three years and we have been doing this for three weeks. We are trending in the right direction and I couldn\u2019t be happier than to be on this journey with you girls.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Sierra Vista\u2019s next game is on Monday, 9\/25\/23 when the Lady Dons will travel to Warren High School to battle the Bears. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 PM.<\/div>\n
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South El Monte\u2019s next contest is on Tuesday, 9\/26\/23 when the Lady Eagles host the Azusa Aztecs. The start time for this matchup is 3:30 PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n

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