TEMECULA – The Linfield Christian girl’s flag football team saw its impressive nine-game winning streak come to a halt last Monday, falling to the Western Christian Fighting Lancers in a tight 18-12 contest. In the standings, the Linfield Christian Lions (6-1) would fall into a tie with Western Christian (6-1). The loss marked the first in league play for the Lions, who were unable to replicate their dominant 21-0 victory over the Fighting Lancers from earlier in the season.

Linfield Christian QB Caden Johnson drops back to pass with pressure from a Western Christian defender. Valley News/David Canales photo

Despite the outcome, the Lions’ offense demonstrated its dynamic capabilities. Quarterback Caden Johnson delivered a solid performance, throwing for 84 yards and one touchdown. Johnson’s primary target, Charli Calas, made a significant impact with 35 receiving yards and a score, continuing to be a key player for the team.

The defeat brought Linfield Christian’s overall season record to 19-5 and its league record to 6-1. The team did not dwell on the loss for long. Showing their characteristic focus, the Lions quickly returned to the field and secured a decisive 39-0 victory over Aquinas in their subsequent game, reinforcing their standing as a top contender.

With the regular season winding down, all eyes are now on the Lions’ postseason journey. Up Next: Neutral Playoff Game – Linfield Christian vs. Palos Verdes on Oct. 21, at 5:00 p.m. The details of this playoff match will be online since it happens after our press deadline for the week.

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JP Raineri

JP is an award-winning multimedia journalist and head of the sports department at the Valley News. A former Southwestern League head baseball coach and former President of the Temecula Youth Baseball League, he has also worked as a local radio personality for All Pro Broadcasting and as a television host for the Outdoor Channel. When he’s not covering sports, JP works in the Media Technology Department for Major League Baseball.