Palisades High Won First Flag Football Game
The Palisades High flag football team secured a 14-7 victory against the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Football
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The Palisades High flag football team earned the first victory in program history by defeating the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 14-7. The win improved the Palisades record to 1-2 on the season.
Why it matters
The breakthrough victory demonstrates the team's successful transition to a new offensive strategy, as the coaching staff directed players to exploit defensive weaknesses with deep passing plays.
Palisades clinched the 14-7 win behind a 70-yard touchdown from Jordan Avdul and a 5-yard scoring pass to Charlie Albores. Willow Burgess added 42 rushing yards and an interception to the team's effort.
The players
Palisades High
The high school institution serves as the home base for the flag football program that achieved its first-ever victory.
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
The academic institution manages a competitive flag football program that holds a 1-3 record after the recent loss.
Willow Burgess
The quarterback leads the offensive effort and recorded an interception during the game.
Jordan Avdul
The athlete provided a key offensive spark by scoring a 70-yard touchdown.
Ryan Davison
The quarterback alternates offensive possessions and successfully executed a 1-point conversion.
The details
Coaches employed a balanced attack with quarterbacks Ryan Davison and Willow Burgess alternating possessions to keep the opposing defense off balance. Ryan Davison also contributed to the scoring by adding a 6-yard scramble and a successful 1-point conversion.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The Palisades High team defeated LACES 14-7.
September 24, 2026: Palisades is scheduled to play against Venice.
Season Trajectory
This first program win follows the pattern established by the inaugural season of CIF Los Angeles City Section flag football, as schools continue to develop their programs. The victory shifts the momentum for Palisades as they look to build on their 1-2 record during upcoming matchups.
The win brings the Palisades record to 1-2, positioning the team to potentially climb the standings if they can secure a victory against Venice. The offensive production, including the 70-yard score and 1-point conversion, suggests an evolving strategy for upcoming league play.
The takeaway
Securing a first win provides critical confidence for a developing program as it learns to execute specialized play-calling. Players can replicate this momentum by focusing on defensive exploitation and efficient quarterback rotation in future games.
What happens next
The team is scheduled to play against Venice on September 24, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Further reading
For more information on the current season, visit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palisadian-Post.
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