By: Michaela Gonzalez, Editor-In-Chief

With an outstanding record of 8-2, Mills’ newest sports team, Flag Football, ended the season on a sensational note placing 3rd in the league. They have brought home awards ten-fold, and as the season ends, it is time for the players to reflect on their 2023 fall season.

Team captain, Kalyssa Chu (11) shares her gratitude for the team. “I am proud of our whole team, coaches included, for being able to learn this new sport in the amount of time we were given.” As the season kicked off, the players nor the coaches knew much about the sport of flag football. Going in blindsided, Chu shares “We were able to adapt and pick up things relatively fast.” This year’s team, the first of its kind at Mills, is known to be very tight-knit, their dynamic being a big factor in their milestone record. “We all have different skills that work for our certain roles and as a team we mesh well together.” 

Other team captain, Reece Roach (11), adds their multiple setbacks did not set them up for success, but they continued to defy the odds. ““Despite it being a new sport for everyone and we didn’t have as many people as other schools, we still persevered and it was a lot of fun. We ended 8-2!”. The team consists of 13 players: 2 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 4 juniors, and 2 seniors.  

As the season comes to an end, the team’s 2023 debut fall season will not only be remembered for their notable 3rd place finish in the league, but for their impressive resilience and growth shown on the field and within the team. To read more about the Flag Football team, check out our article here!