Flag Football Game Preview: Poway Titans vs. Del Norte Nighthawks + How To Watch

The Poway Titans will square off against the Del Norte Nighthawks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Poway 9.6, Del Norte 10.1) so any points scored will be well earned.

Poway is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest victory since September 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Torrey Pines 13-12. The win was all the more spectacular given the Titans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California flag football rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Falcons are ranked 25th).

Meanwhile, Del Norte waltzed into their game on Monday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They blew past the Pirates 32-0. The result was nothing new for the Nighthawks, who have now won five matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.

Del Norte found their leader in freshman Katelyn Maley, who threw for 204 yards and three TDs. Maley is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in each of the last four games she's played.

Del Norte didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Dylan Angstead, Khloe Florez, and Baylee Buell picked up one apiece. Buell got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Del Norte's victory bumped their record up to 12-4. As for Poway, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.

Poway beat Del Norte 20-12 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Titans repeat their success, or do the Nighthawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.