High School Flag Football Playoffs: Stunning Upsets Rock First Round

UPDATE: The high school flag football playoffs are heating up as several shocking upsets unfolded in the City Section’s first round on Wednesday. Notably, #16 Venice stunned top-seeded Jefferson with a dramatic 20-13 victory, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year’s tournament.

In other thrilling matchups, #8 Carson triumphed over LA Roosevelt with a decisive score of 20-7. #5 Franklin dominated Granada Hills Kennedy, shutting them out with a score of 12-0. Meanwhile, Sylmar pulled off another upset by defeating #4 Legacy 20-6.

The action did not stop there. #3 Birmingham secured a solid win against GALA with a score of 32-13, while #11 El Camino Real edged out King/Drew 25-16. The surprises continued as #7 Garfield clinched a narrow victory over Cleveland, winning 16-10, and #2 Bell cruised past Santee with a commanding 32-6 finish.

Looking ahead to Friday’s quarterfinals, fans can expect more intense action as games are set to start at 3 p.m.. Among the most anticipated matchups, #8 Verdugo Hills will face off against #1 San Pedro, and #5 Wilmington Banning takes on #4 LA Marshall.

In Division I, #16 Venice will battle #8 Carson, and #13 Sylmar looks to upset #5 Franklin next. Additionally, #11 El Camino Real will clash with #3 Birmingham, while #7 Garfield challenges #2 Bell.

Over in Division II, the spotlight will be on #9 South East against #1 Sun Valley Magnet, and #13 Mendez will face off against #5 Sotomayor or #12 Angelou. The competition is fierce, with #6 Lincoln or #11 Huntington Park squaring off against #3 San Fernando, and #7 Sherman Oaks CES competing against #2 Crenshaw or #15 Foshay.

In Division III, expect an exciting showdown between #9 Van Nuys and #1 South Gate, as well as #13 Westchester facing #12 Monroe. The stakes are high as #6 Arleta goes head-to-head with #3 LA Hamilton, and #7 Chatsworth meets #2 Hawkins.

Mark your calendars for the semifinals on November 12 at the higher seeds, culminating in the finals on November 15 at Garfield High. The excitement is palpable, and fans are eager to see which teams will advance further in this thrilling tournament.

Stay tuned for updates as the playoffs continue to deliver jaw-dropping moments and unforgettable performances. Share this urgent news with fellow fans and keep the conversation going!