- March 16, 2025
Alexa Wilson charges through the Mainland-Seabreeze chaos during the District 10-1A playoffs. Photo by Michele Meyers
Avari Walker dives for her Eagle opponent's flag. Photo by Michele Meyers
Touchdown for Camryn Campbell in the first round of Districts. Photo by MicheleMeyers
Mainland scores extra point. Photo by Michele Meyers
Another touchdown pass received by Kassie Stoner. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland's Avari Walker with the carry through Trinity traffic. Photo by Michele Meyers
Buccaneer Kassie Stoner had the first touchdown against Trinity Christian Academy. Photo by Michele Meyers
Alexa Wilson and Avari Walker. Photo by Michele Meyers
Kassie Stoner and Alexa Wilson goof around in between plays. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland coach Ethan Simpson shakes Trinity Christian Academy's coach Russell Jackson.
Carly McNerney speeds by her opponent for the first down. Photo by Michele Meyers
Seabreeze quarterback Chelsea McQuarrie runs the ball. Photo by Michele Meyers
Riley Hale (14) gets another sack for Seabreeze. Photo by Michele Meyers
Emmaline Caputo is grateful for the sacks by Riley Hale (14). Photo by Michele Meyers
Seabreeze celebrates their win against Bishop Moore. Photo by Michele Meyers
A huge punt catch and return by Mainland's Alexa Wilson in their game against Seabreeze. Photo by Michele Meyers
Kassie Stoner snags the touchdown pass as Ocean Summers tries to intercept. Photo by Michele Meyers
Pass intended for Sandcrab Avery Dellinger. Photo by Michele Meyers
Tania Bolden with a successful pass reception. Photo by Michele Meyers
Trinity Christian Academy players and coach Russell Jackson. Photo by Michele Meyers
Kierra Williams runs for a 60-yard touchdown. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland players pull the flag stop Trinity Christian in their tracks. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland players celebrate after another touchdown. Photo by Michele Meyers
Ava Colubiale runs the ball. Photo by Michele Meyers
Ebony Harris watches the game with Mainland's Athletic Director Terrence Anthony. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland players pal around on the sidelines. Photo by Michele Meyers
Mainland and Seabreeze flag football teams headed into District 10-1A playoffs Monday, April 25, at Atlantic High School. After both teams came out victorious, they played each other Tuesday, April 26, where the Buccaneers (11-4) held the Sandcrabs (11-6) to zero points until the fourth quarter. Mainland dominated for the win, 31-7.
Buccaneers faced Trinity Christian Academy (1-6) of Deltona in their first playoff game. Trinity is new to the flag football program and did not stand a chance against the Mainland veterans, led by senior Alexa Wilson.
Mainland coach Ethan Simpson used the opportunity to give his younger players a feel for the playoff atmosphere. Freshman Kiera Williams rose to the occasion with a 60-yard touchdown run. The Bucs wrapped it up with a 47-6 win.
“The overall heart of this group is very special,” Simpson said. “The leadership and experience is really helping to guide this team. Going into these games, it’s going to be tough, but we’re excited.”
The Sandcrabs played Bishop Moore (3-11) in their district opener. Experienced quarterback Chelsea McQuarrie sat out the first part of the game as JV quarterback, freshman Brielle Jackson, started. Seabreeze won 27-0.
“I think our team has to work on our focus,” player Billie Best-Abramowitz said. “I think we’ve made a lot of mistakes this season that we can fix and come out stronger tomorrow.”
Mainland was scheduled to face Jones High School of Orlando (12-1) Wednesday, April 27, in the District championship game.
“We are going to come in, focus on offense playing consistent and take what they give us,” quarterback Wilson said. “On defense, we are going to play our game and do what we do best. We are going to have fun and celebrate with the district championship afterward.”
