Flag Football Game Preview: JSerra Catholic Lions vs. Orange Lutheran Lancers

JSerra Catholic is on a 13-game streak of home wins, while Orange Lutheran is on a ten-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Lions will host the Lancers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

JSerra Catholic is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of California's top teams: Santa Margarita, who was ranked sixth at the time (JSerra Catholic was ranked first). The Lions' defense stepped up to hand the Eagles a 20-0 shutout on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 5, 2023, but that streak is no more.

Meanwhile, Orange Lutheran humbled Mater Dei with a 60-6 victory.

JSerra Catholic better keep an eye on Makena Cook. She was instrumental in Orange Lutheran's win, throwing for 329 yards and eight TDs while completing 78.4% of her passes.

JSerra Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 22-0. As for Orange Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 20-1.

JSerra Catholic beat Orange Lutheran 18-7 in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Lancers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.