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🎙️ VSN Girls Flag Football Podcast – Episode 1

Supported by: Innercare – Making life healthy from the inside out
Host: Michael Garcia

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Welcome to the First Episode!

The Valley Sports Network proudly launches its first Girls Flag Football Podcast, covering everything from scores and stats to interviews and updates across the Imperial Valley. Join us every other Wednesday as we follow the growth of one of the fastest-rising sports in the region.

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🏆 2024 Season Recap

The 2024 season was only the second year of girls flag football in Imperial Valley, and our teams showed incredible growth.

• League Standings (2024):

  • Holtville – 3–19 (Ranked 58th)

  • Southwest – 4–15 (Ranked 54th)

  • Central – 11–13 (Ranked 38th)

  • Imperial – 15–8 (Ranked 21st)

  • Calexico – 11–9 (Ranked 19th)

  • Brawley – 17–8 (Ranked 15th)

  • Vincent Memorial – 15–3 (Best IVL record)

• 2024 Co-Champions: Brawley & Vincent Memorial

• CIF Playoffs:

  • Central – Division 3

  • Calexico & Imperial – Division 2

  • Vincent Memorial & Brawley – Division 1

• All-Star Game (San Diego Prep Sports Magazine):

  • Hannah Johnson (Imperial) – Blue Team MVP

  • Jayden Rutledge (Imperial)

  • Emily Marquez (Southwest)

  • Sarah Garcia (Southwest)

• All-CIF 2024 Selections:

  • Defense:

    • 1st Team – Brianna Montano (Brawley), Hannah Johnson (Imperial)

    • 2nd Team – Jayana Montoya (Brawley), Demi Cornejo (Brawley)

  • Offense:

    • 1st Team – Jessica Manriquez (Vincent Memorial), J.C. Reeves (Brawley)

    • 2nd Team – Giovanna Ortiz (Calexico, QB)

• National Recognition:

  • 2 nationally ranked players: Calexico & Vincent Memorial

  • Vincent Memorial – Preseason Top 10 team

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📖 Big Rule Changes for 2025

Girls flag football will look very different this year with a number of major updates:

• Point After Try (PAT): No defensive returns — now a dead ball.

• Touchbacks: Ball spotted at the 14-yard line (previously 20).

• Flag Guarding: Still a penalty, but no longer results in loss of down; must involve contact.

• Intentional Grounding: Now a foul with loss of down.

• Game Format: Switch from 2 halves → 4 quarters (12 minutes each at varsity level).

• Clock Rules: Stops for penalties, scores, changes of possession, and final 2 minutes of halves.

• Timeouts: 2 per half, no carryover; includes a 2-minute warning timeout.

• Punting: Now legal; special recovery rules apply.

• Screen Blocking: Legal for the first time (non-contact only).

• Rush Rules: No more 7-yard rush mark; any player a yard off the ball can rush.

• Quarterbacks: Can now scramble freely (no per-series limit) and no longer restricted by a 7-second pass clock.

👉 These changes are expected to make the game faster, more dynamic, and more exciting for both players and fans.

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📊 Early 2025 Score Updates

San Ysidro Invitational (Aug 10):

• Holtville lost to San Ysidro (0–47)

• Calexico beat Mira Mesa (#6 ranked) (13–7)

• Southwest beat Kearny (26–14)

• Imperial lost to Bonita Vista (#3 ranked) (close game)

• Vincent Memorial (#10 ranked) lost to Grossmont (#4 ranked) (0–38)

• Central lost to Hilltop (0–16)

• Brawley vs. Scripps Ranch – score not reported

Additional Games:

• Aug 12 – Southwest beat Holtville (19–2)

• Aug 13 – Imperial beat La Quinta (43–12)

• Aug 14 – Central lost to Granite Hills (6–26)

• Aug 15 – Vincent Memorial beat MiraCosta (28–6) & Woodbridge (21–19)

• Aug 15 – Southwest lost to San Ysidro (6–39)

• Aug 16 – Vincent Memorial lost to Western Christian (20–21)

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📅 Upcoming Event

Imperial Valley Classic Flag Football Tournament

• Hosted by: Southwest HS & Imperial HS

• Dates: Aug 18–20

• Game Times: 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM

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🎧 Closing Thoughts

The future of girls flag football in the Imperial Valley is bright. With new rules, strong teams, and nationally recognized players, this season is set to deliver exciting games and unforgettable moments.

🙌 A big thank you to Innercare for supporting the show.
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