Flag Football (Girls) | 9/23/2025 2:08:00 PM

The Cathedral Catholic flag football team is on a roll. Over the last four weeks, the Dons have gone 4-0, bringing their overall record to 10-2, with a 4-0 mark in league play, and climbing to the #8 spot in San Diego. Their surge has been powered by one of the most dominant defenses in the county and standout performances from offensive playmakers.

Through 12 games, the defense has been relentless, recording 45 sacks (an average of 3.8 per game) and 35 interceptions (nearly 3 per game). Quarterbacks around San Diego have struggled to find any rhythm against this unit. Larisa Olivas '27 and Payton Steinberg '28 have been central to this effort, consistently leading the team in tackles and interceptions while shutting down deep threats.

On offense, Sienna Willard '26 continues to show she's one of the most exciting players in San Diego. With multiple games over 100 all-purpose yards, her speed and yards-after-catch ability make her nearly impossible to stop.
 

Game-by-Game Breakdown

September 9 | vs Lincoln – W 33-19
The Dons' ground game was strong as Sabrina Jutronich '28 (9 carries, 50 yards), Sienna Willard '26 (95 rushing yards, 120 receiving yards), and Olivia Dianda '26 (62 rushing yards) kept the chains moving. Defensively, Marianna Snideman '26 and Madison Modic '28 combined for 3 sacks, while Payton Steinberg '28 and Khloe Lopez '28 contributed with 3 interceptions.

September 10 | vs San Marcos – W 38-6
The passing attack stole the show as Emma Weeks '27 and Sabrina Jutronich '28 each threw for 2 touchdowns and over 70 yards each. Sienna Willard '26 dominated with 7 receptions, 120 yards, and 3 TDs, while Addison Yang '29 scored her first varsity touchdown. On defense, Snideman and Modic recorded 4 sacks, and Olivas, Steinberg, and "Nia" Alofania Talataina '28 each intercepted a pass.

September 16 | vs Mission Bay – W 27-7
Jutronich's dual-threat ability led the Dons, as she threw for 124 yards, added 27 rushing yards, and scored 2 rushing TDs. Weeks threw for 71 yards, while Kaitlyn Hemmert '26 caught a touchdown. On defense, Olivas and Anna Janis '28 recorded more than 5 tackles each and had an interception. Steinberg made 2 more picks, and Modic tallied 2 sacks.

September 18 | vs Scripps Ranch – W 14-0
In a defensive battle, the Dons posted a shutout. After a scoreless first half, Cathedral scored twice in the second, highlighted by a TD reception from Hemmert. Willard once again led all receivers with 7 catches and added 4 rushes for over 100 yards, while Yang impressed with 6 receptions. Olivas and Charlotte Castagnola '28 anchored the defense with 10 combined tackles, Janis and Modic caused havoc with 4 sacks, and Talataina sealed the game with 2 interceptions.

The Dons, with an impressive 4-0 league start, have shown strong potential for a championship. If their defense maintains pressure and playmakers like Willard continue to perform well, Cathedral will remain one of the most challenging teams to defeat in San Diego.