The first ever girls’ flag football matchup between Santa Barbara High and San Marcos came down to the final play.
San Marcos had one untimed down from the 18-yard line. Peyton Sterling caught the ball near the line of scrimmage and charged up field, but Dayzia Mendoza grabbed her flag near the eight-yard line to secure the victory for Dons.
“I just wanted to win this historic game,” said Mendoza, who is also Santa Barbara’s quarterback.