"JSerra is 27-0. Orange Lutheran, the defending Division 1 champion, is 24-2, with both losses to JSerra. Can the Lions beat a terrific Orange Lutheran team three times in a season? Quarterback Makena Cook and her Lancer teammates certainly have learned lessons from the last two matchups. Cook had four passes intercepted in an 18-7 loss the first time the two teams met. She was better in a 21-20 loss. She will try to spread the ball to more targets and avoid turnovers."
"JSerra has a group of freshmen who have lived up to expectations as future stars. Tessa Russell had three interceptions in a semifinal win over Dos Pueblos. Freshman quarterback Kate Meier and sophomore quarterback Ava Van Heerde have successfully taken turns to lead the offense. Freshman receiver Ava Irwin has been catching passes like her brother, Trent, who plays for the New York Jets."
The Southern Section Division 1 girls' flag football championship pits undefeated JSerra (27-0) against defending champion Orange Lutheran (24-2) at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange. Orange Lutheran seeks to defeat JSerra a third time after two close losses. Quarterback Makena Cook will aim to limit turnovers after four interceptions in the first meeting and improved performance in the second. JSerra features impactful freshmen, including Tessa Russell with three semifinal interceptions, quarterbacks Kate Meier and Ava Van Heerde sharing duties, and receiver Ava Irwin. The sport is growing, with six championship games Saturday and rising talent boosting play quality.
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