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Gallery: Squalicum girls clinch flag football title

February 26, 2025 7:07 pm

Squalicum head coach Reed Richardson, left, joins in a final cheer of the season with his team. — Squalicum head coach Reed Richardson, left, joins in a final cheer of the season with his team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum's Jazmin Bersola catches a pass for the touchdown Feb. 26 as the Storm beat Ferndale 28-6 in the final game of the inaugural season of girls flag football at Squalicum High. The Storm clinched the league title with the win. — Squalicum's Jazmin Bersola catches a pass for the touchdown Feb. 26 as the Storm beat Ferndale 28-6 in the final game of the inaugural season of girls flag football at Squalicum High. The Storm clinched the league title with the win. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale’s Audrey Kallin makes a one-handed catch. — Ferndale’s Audrey Kallin makes a one-handed catch. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale players yell as teammate Sophia Kovalenko heads the wrong way after an interception of a Squalicum pass. — Ferndale players yell as teammate Sophia Kovalenko heads the wrong way after an interception of a Squalicum pass. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale players laugh after Sophia Kovalenko (15) ran the wrong way on an interception of a Squalicum pass. — Ferndale players laugh after Sophia Kovalenko (15) ran the wrong way on an interception of a Squalicum pass. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum's Archer Burns twists to try and avoid getting her flag pulled by Ferndale’s Kensley Beach. — Squalicum's Archer Burns twists to try and avoid getting her flag pulled by Ferndale’s Kensley Beach. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum's Sydney Fuller misses the flag and grabs the jersey of Ferndale’s Hadley Pike. — Squalicum's Sydney Fuller misses the flag and grabs the jersey of Ferndale’s Hadley Pike. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A flag is returned to a player after it is pulled off. — A flag is returned to a player after it is pulled off. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum's Adriana Valdes haul in a pass as teammate Tayen Withrow celebrates the catch. — Squalicum's Adriana Valdes haul in a pass as teammate Tayen Withrow celebrates the catch. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum's Kamella Missler throws a pass. — Squalicum's Kamella Missler throws a pass. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum players celebrate a touchdown by teammate Gwen Foy (25). — Squalicum players celebrate a touchdown by teammate Gwen Foy (25). (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ferndale’s Audrey Kallin gives an elbow to teammates' multiple high-fives her after a touchdown. — Ferndale’s Audrey Kallin gives an elbow to teammates' multiple high-fives her after a touchdown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum celebrates after beating Ferndale 28-6 in the final game of the season. — Squalicum celebrates after beating Ferndale 28-6 in the final game of the season. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum girls clinched the Northwest Conference’s inaugural flag football league championship with a home win over Ferndale, and Bellingham placed second after beating Sehome on Wednesday, Feb. 26.