When West Campus girls flag football first took the field, there was nowhere to go but up. Although the team’s first season ended with an 0-17 record, marking a difficult introduction to the start of the new program, they ended their second season with 6 wins, bringing them to a record of 6-14. This shift showed significant progress, demonstrating that the program was finally beginning to find its footing.
However, the team this year seemed to have begun a new chapter.
With the addition of 10 new players and a new set of coaches to the program, the lady warriors have started their season 9-5, already recording more wins than they had all of last year. With 9 games remaining, the team has an opportunity to continue building off of their progress.
The improvements can easily be seen in the team’s production on the field. Throughout 12 games, the Warriors offense has totaled 2,674 yards. Lillyanne Carey (11), a new quarterback, has thrown for 1,075 yards, securing 15 touchdown passes.
Defensively, the new players have contributed massively to the win efforts of the team as well. Aiyana Calvin (11) has established a national rank in total flag pulls while Sa’mya Elliot-Harris (9) leads the Greater Sacramento League with the most sacks.
The turnaround has not lacked results for the returning players either. Third-year player, Ava Guerrero (12) has both a touchdown and interception on the season. Scarlett Schmitz (12) returned for a second year and has totaled 5 touchdowns. Jessica Sanchez (12) also has an interception, and just earned her first 2 points on passing in the warrior’s game against the Armijo Royals. Kaylani Siscoe (12) has secured 23 total touchdowns and 4 interceptions in the 2026-27 season.
But the biggest change isn’t found in the stat sheets; it’s found in the culture surrounding the team. Returning players, Eve Rojas (10) and Fiona Falconer (10) say that the coaches, returners and newcomers have come together to create a different atmosphere, encouraging competitiveness and intelligence while forming a family bond.
What began as a program searching for its first win has developed into a team capable of achieving and competing. This season has brought many firsts to the program– such as their first wins over programs like Florin High School and Armijo High School, to their first big wins such as their 47-0 game against Sacramento High School and their 36-0 win against Valley High School.
Only time will tell what the Lady Warriors will achieve next. They enter Thursday in a matchup against Burbank High School, and come into week 7 with a game against Hiram Johnson on Tuesday.
Each season has brought another step forward. This year’s step reflects the chemistry and confidence of the warriors. The girls flag football team has shown that they’ve set a new standard, and the season is still far from over.
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article did not include a featured image. The article has been updated to include one.
