This year’s annual Powder Puff game was a success for the players and for the research to beat breast cancer. The game was a success in many ways, from the fans cheering to the all donations that were collected to the juniors pulling off an upset over the seniors.
Even though fans go to see the yearly football game take place there is a bigger meaning when it is all said and done.
The community raised a total of $1,818 over the course of the night. Of that money, $1,350 will be donated for breast cancer research and split evenly among the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The junior class raised $288 from the concession stand for class funds. The seniors had a 50/50 raffle and they raised a total of $180, and the winner also donated $50 to help the senior class funds.
The juniors won 7-0 thanks to a touchdown from Zoey Ceislak. This is the first time since 2019 that the junior class has defeated the senior class in the Powderpuff.
“Coaching that junior class was an incredible experience—one of those moments that reminds you why you love being a coach. Seeing their determination, their belief in themselves, and their refusal to back down from the challenge was inspiring. Going up against the seniors, a team everyone assumed would win because of their experience, made it all the more satisfying,” junior coach Mr. Bill Mitchell said. “It wasn’t just about the victory but the way they played—with heart, grit, and teamwork. It was a privilege to guide them through such a defining moment.”
This year was a bit different for the coaches due to the girls that play of the school’s Flag Football team.
“You could tell the girls who played flag football understood the game, read the field well, and brought a level of discipline and confidence that made coaching them easy. They already had a foundation of skills and strategy, which let us focus more on fine-tuning plays and building team chemistry. They also became natural leaders on the team, helping guide those with less experience.
“But, I’ll say this, every single girl, flag football player or not, brought something special to the team. The key was that they all wanted to learn and give their best, which made my job a lot easier—and a lot more rewarding,” Mr. Mitchell said.
The team chemistry was strong with the junior sideline.
From high fiving after a good play, to cheering on their teammates even if they weren’t playing. There was no panic from them when there was a big play coming up.
The joy on the girls’ faces after the game is a moment that Mr. Mitchell said he will never forget.