On April 20 and 22, Chiles, Lincoln, Leon and Mosley competed in the Flag Football 3A District 2 tournament. With Chiles’ dominating 51-0 win over Wakulla in the first round and Lincolns 25-6 win over Leon, the Timberwolves hosted the Trojans at Stan Goldstein Field for the final game of the tournament. Chiles beat Lincoln in a 26-0 shutout claiming another district title as they advance deeper into the postseason.
The Timberwolves struck first with a touchdown pass from Kendall Sadberry to Abbey Griffin, taking a 7–0 lead with 42 seconds left in the first quarter.
Chiles kept the momentum going when Francesca Fernandes came up with an interception, giving them prime field position in Lincoln territory. They turned it into points with a touchdown pass to Gracie Gerteisen, stretching the lead to 13–0 early in the second quarter. Both teams traded possessions the rest of the half, but Chiles carried a 13–0 advantage into the break.
In the second half, Chiles extended their lead with a 30-yard strike from Sadberry to Charlotte Reynolds, making it 19–0. The Timberwolves later put the game away with another touchdown pass, this time to Katie Vernon, sealing a 26–0 win.
Stats
Chiles was led by quarterback Kendall Sadberry, who delivered an efficient and commanding performance through the air, completing 19 of 27 passes for 171 yards and four touchdowns. She also contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, giving the Timberwolves a steady presence in both phases of the offense.
In the passing game, Charlotte Reynolds made the most of her opportunities with 46 yards on two catches and a touchdown. Gracie Gerteisen added 41 yards and a touchdown, while Katie Vernon (33 yards, touchdown) and Abbey Griffin (31 yards, touchdown) each found the end zone as well, highlighting a balanced receiving effort.
Defensively, Francesca Fernandes stood out with a dominant performance, recording eight flag pulls and coming away with an interception. Ali Harllee contributed four flag pulls and a sack, while T. Vermillion also added a sack, helping anchor a strong defensive showing.
Lincoln did not enter stats for the district final.
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