The JSerra Girls Flag Football team continued its' undefeated march on Thursday, as the Lions defeated the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers by a score of 33-12 at JSerra Catholic High School.
JSerra is now 21-0 on the season and extends its program winning streak to 49 consecutive games dating back to last year.
The Lions and Trailblazers engaged in a tight first half battle.
Sierra Canyon opened the scoring with a touchdown on its first possession, but the Lions answered with 1:51 remaining in the opening period, as sophomore quarterback Kate Meier lofted a 37-yard scoring strike down the middle to sophomore wide receiver Tessa Russell to give the Lions a 7-6 lead.
Sierra Canyon recaptured a 12-7 lead with 6:43 remaining in the first half, but JSerra answered less than two minutes later.
Meier connected with senior Avery Olson on a 17-yard touchdown reception to give the Lions a 14-12 lead.
Sierra Canyon threatened to re-take the lead in the closing seconds of the first half, but on 4th and goal inside the five-yard line, senior Stella Day leaped high to knockdown a pass and secure the Lions two-point advantage at the half.
Senior Kai Beary pushed the Lions lead to 20-12 with 8:53 remaining in the fourth quarter with a five-yard scoring reception from Meier.
Junior Anna Paquette turned in a big defensive play on the Trailblazers ensuing possession with an interception, and Meier capped the Lions ensuing march with a one-yard scoring run to give JSerra a 26-12 lead with 2:55 remaining.
Olson sealed the contest with 32 seconds remaining, when she snatched a 34-yard touchdown reception from Meier.
Meier completed 21-of-29 passes for 274 yards.
Olson recorded a team-high six receptions for 84 yards, with Russell adding five catches for 74 yards.
Senior Stella Day produced a team-high five pass breakups and an interception.