November 3rd 2024.
Can a first championship game be considered a classic? The recent showdown between Mountain Vista and Arvada West in the Class 5A flag football title game certainly makes a strong case for it. In a thrilling match on Saturday night, Mountain Vista emerged victorious with a score of 32-21, capping off an impressive season with a perfect 18-0 record. Meanwhile, A-West, the reigning champions from the pilot program last year, finished with a respectable 15-3 record.
The game started off with Mountain Vista taking an early lead, but A-West quickly fought back to gain a 21-20 advantage in the third quarter. The dynamic duo of senior quarterback Saylor Swanson and senior receiver Sara Walker were giving A-West a formidable edge on the field. However, it was at this crucial moment that Mountain Vista's junior player, Ariana Akey, stepped up her game and took control.
Akey, also known as the "Energizer Bunny" for her seemingly endless energy and determination, made a game-changing play by scrambling for a long touchdown, putting Mountain Vista back in the lead at 26-21. But she wasn't done yet. Akey then intercepted Swanson's pass, ending a promising A-West drive and giving Mountain Vista possession of the ball with just over six minutes remaining in the game.
With Akey leading the way, Mountain Vista's offense continued to dominate. She threw key passes to senior Braelynn Looney, setting up a crucial third-and-goal play. Despite stumbling and scrambling, Akey managed to connect with Isabel Vaillant for a 7-yard touchdown, extending Mountain Vista's lead to 32-21. And just when it seemed like Akey had done everything she could to secure the win, she made one final interception in the end zone with only 1:20 left on the clock, sealing the Golden Eagles' victory.
The game had started off strong for Mountain Vista, with Akey finding Vaillant in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter, giving them an early 7-0 lead. Another key play came from sophomore Lauren Culebro, who intercepted a pass from A-West and set up Akey for a 2-yard scoring run, extending Mountain Vista's lead to 13-0 with just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter. However, A-West's Swanson and Walker were not to be underestimated, as they quickly closed the gap with a 10-yard pass from Swanson to Walker and a successful one-point conversion, bringing the score to 13-7.
In the end, it was Mountain Vista who emerged victorious, proving themselves as the top team in the Class 5A flag football league. With such an exciting and closely contested game, it's no wonder that many are already calling it a classic. And for those who want to stay updated on all the latest sports news, be sure to sign up for the Sports Omelette for in-depth analysis on all of Denver's teams.
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