๐๏ธ VSN Girls Flag Football Podcast โ Episode 1
Supported by: Innercare โ Making life healthy from the inside out Host: Michael Garcia
Welcome to the First Episode!
The Valley Sports Network proudly launches its first Girls Flag Football Podcast, covering everything from scores and stats to interviews and updates across the Imperial Valley. Join us every other Wednesday as we follow the growth of one of the fastest-rising sports in the region.
๐ 2024 Season Recap
The 2024 season was only the second year of girls flag football in Imperial Valley, and our teams showed incredible growth.
๐ Big Rule Changes for 2025
Girls flag football will look very different this year with a number of major updates:
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Point After Try (PAT): No defensive returns โ now a dead ball.
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Touchbacks: Ball spotted at the 14-yard line (previously 20).
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Flag Guarding: Still a penalty, but no longer results in loss of down; must involve contact.
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Intentional Grounding: Now a foul with loss of down.
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Game Format: Switch from 2 halves โ 4 quarters (12 minutes each at varsity level).
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Clock Rules: Stops for penalties, scores, changes of possession, and final 2 minutes of halves.
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Timeouts: 2 per half, no carryover; includes a 2-minute warning timeout.
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Punting: Now legal; special recovery rules apply.
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Screen Blocking: Legal for the first time (non-contact only).
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Rush Rules: No more 7-yard rush mark; any player a yard off the ball can rush.
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Quarterbacks: Can now scramble freely (no per-series limit) and no longer restricted by a 7-second pass clock.
๐ These changes are expected to make the game faster, more dynamic, and more exciting for both players and fans.
๐ Early 2025 Score Updates
San Ysidro Invitational (Aug 10):
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Holtville lost to San Ysidro (0โ47)
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Calexico beat Mira Mesa (#6 ranked) (13โ7)
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Southwest beat Kearny (26โ14)
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Imperial lost to Bonita Vista (#3 ranked) (close game)
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Vincent Memorial (#10 ranked) lost to Grossmont (#4 ranked) (0โ38)
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Central lost to Hilltop (0โ16)
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Brawley vs. Scripps Ranch โ score not reported
Additional Games:
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Aug 12 โ Southwest beat Holtville (19โ2)
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Aug 13 โ Imperial beat La Quinta (43โ12)
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Aug 14 โ Central lost to Granite Hills (6โ26)
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Aug 15 โ Vincent Memorial beat MiraCosta (28โ6) & Woodbridge (21โ19)
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Aug 15 โ Southwest lost to San Ysidro (6โ39)
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Aug 16 โ Vincent Memorial lost to Western Christian (20โ21)
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Upcoming Event
Imperial Valley Classic Flag Football Tournament
๐ง Closing Thoughts
The future of girls flag football in the Imperial Valley is bright. With new rules, strong teams, and nationally recognized players, this season is set to deliver exciting games and unforgettable moments.
๐ A big thank you to Innercare for supporting the show. ๐ฒ Follow Valley Sports Network on Instagram and YouTube for highlights, updates, and full coverage. ๐๏ธ Tune in every other Wednesday for new episodes of the VSN Girls Flag Football Podcast.