VCHS Powder Puff Football 2011

In a thrilling defensive battle, the class of 2011 defeated the class of 2012 by a score of 6-0 in this year's Powder Puff Football Classic at Valley Center High School.
The seniors scored early in the first half when tailback Kelly Hagadorn took a pitch from quarterback Victoria Navarro and rumbled in from four yards out for the touchdown, bowling over defenders and stretching the ball across the goal line for the score.
Check out some of the video highlights from the action:
(Scroll down to the bottom to see the boys' cheer routines at halftime)
(And click here to see more videos on my YouTube channel)

Bailey Hall returns the opening kickoff:


Victoria Navarro keeps the ball and gets upended:


The Juniors run a reverse:


Navarro runs another keeper, but gets stopped for a loss:


Sidney Reilly picks up some good yardage down the sideline:


Raelyn Rodriguez runs a QB keeper and gets hit hard:


Tyler Carr almost intercepts a pass from Navarro:


Kate Richards gets a good gain running to the outside:


Kelly Hagadorn cuts back for a good gain as the 1st half ends:


Hagadorn (on defense this time) busts up a short pass play in the backfield:


Hall brings back a punt return and gets knocked down:


Hagadorn flashes a fierce stiff arm on an inside run:


Hagadorn weaves through the defense for a good gain:


Navarro hits Morgan Marcon on a slant for a nice completion:


Navarro runs the option with Hagadorn, and they take the ball down inside the 10 yard line:


Touchdown! Navarro pitches to Hagadorn, who barrels her way into the endzone for the game's only score:


The seniors kickoff to Sidney Reilly, who doesn't find much room to run:


Rodriguez zips a pass in to Erica Kiesow for a first down:


Rodriguez's pass is almost intercepted by Amanda Nealis:


Big hit! Hagadorn makes the catch over the middle and gets leveled by Taylor Yates. (Note: both players were ejected for the extracurricular physicality):


Navarro runs another QB keeper and shrugs off tacklers left and right:


Hall tries to run to the outside, but gets wrapped up by Laura Glennie (Note: this would have been a perfect tackle had the game not been flag football, and Glennie was summarily ejected for the play):


Reilly pitches to Zabinsky for a nice cutback run:


The Juniors run a final play, but can't beat the clock, as time runs out and the seniors celebrate the win:


The Senior boys halftime dance:


The Junior boys halftime dance:


Video by Dan Kidder

Lady Jaguars win soccer season finale, host first round CIF playoff game

Valley Center’s varsity girls soccer team polished off an outstanding season with another win, making it four wins in the last six games for the Lady Jaguars, and earned a home game in the first round of the CIF playoffs this week.
With the win in the season finale, the Lady Jags earned the No. 6 seed in the CIF Division IV bracket, which means they will host No. 11 Mountain Empire (8–6–3, 4–3–2) on Wednesday night at 5 p.m.
The final game of the regular season was a home game against Orange Glen on Thursday, and a combination of consistent offense and solid defense led the Lady Jaguars to a 2–0 win.
Hannah Sanders scored in the first half on an assist from Michelle Nido to put the Lady Jags in front, then Amanda Nealis scored in the second half to put the game away. In goal, Taylor Yates made two key saves to get the shutout and the victory.
Valley Center posted a 10–6–2 overall record and a 4–3–1 league mark this season. The Lady Jaguars play at home against Santana on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the first round of the CIF playoffs. The winner of that game will advance to play at No. 3 Francis Parker on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Another soccer win has Lady Jaguars on a roll

Valley Center’s varsity girls soccer team continued its hot start this season with a clutch 2–1 win over San Marcos last Tuesday.
The Lady Jaguars came out on fire and scored twice in the first half to build a commanding lead.
Melina Heredia scored the first goal on an assist from Vanessa Heredia, then freshman Marian O’Connor scored the eventual game-winner on an assist from Sam Coch. In goal for the Lady Jags, Kaley Prudham made ten saves to get the victory.
Valley Center is now 6–3–1 overall, and the Lady Jaguars play again at home on Thursday at 5 p.m. against Del Norte.