This year marked a historic first for Presentation High School Athletics: the launch of the Flag Football program. Assistant Coach Ms. Lisa Brunolli says the team’s creation was inspired by the sport’s meteoric rise in popularity and the school’s commitment to expanding athletic opportunities for young women.

“I love starting new things and building programs,” said Brunolli. “Being part of this first season felt like we were making history—creating something brand new and building a strong foundation that future Pres athletes can be proud of.”

Flag Football’s mix of strategy, teamwork, and intensity quickly captured the hearts of student-athletes. The team’s standout moment came when they took home the championship trophy at the Santa Clara High School Invitational—an early milestone that set the tone for a season of resilience and pride.

“I never expected that this is where high school would take me,” said Alexa V. ’26. “Being part of the first flag football team is probably so much bigger than we realized… I’m so blessed I got to be part of that inaugural team, and by the end of the season, I understood how much it meant.”

“A moment I’ll always remember was our first game of the season, where I got the first touchdown ever for the team. It was such a fun experience celebrating with the team in the end zone. We were all so excited, it felt like the start to our amazing season.” — Izzy M. ’27