Patrick Henry Flag Football Reaches Division III Final
Patrick Henry rebuilt its lineup after season-ending injuries and advanced to Saturday's San Diego Section Division III championship game.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Patrick Henry flag football defeated O'Farrell Charter 21-6 in the San Diego Section Division III semifinals on Tuesday, November 3. The win sends the team to Saturday's championship game against Santa Fe Christian at Olympian High School.
Why it matters
The team lost five starters to season-ending injuries and starting quarterback Olive Murillo tore her ACL early in the season, forcing a reshuffled lineup with players promoted from junior varsity. The run comes after a 3-9 regular season that finished sixth in the Western League.
Lexi Raymond rushed for 150 yards against O'Farrell Charter, including a 73-yard touchdown run, after rushing for 1,000 yards at 10 yards per carry this season. Vivian Nett has six playoff touchdowns, and the team intercepted four passes in the semifinal win.
The players
Patrick Henry High School
A public high school in San Diego whose flag football team competes in the San Diego Section and the Western League.
Lexi Raymond
Patrick Henry's starting quarterback this season, who also led the team in rushing.
The details
Lexi Raymond became the starting quarterback after Olive Murillo's injury and threw for 13 touchdowns during the season. Tayte Miller returned an interception 12 yards for a touchdown in the semifinal win.
Timeline
Early in the season: Olive Murillo tore her ACL in the season opener.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Patrick Henry defeated O'Farrell Charter 21-6 in the semifinals.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Division III championship game at Olympian High School.
Season Trajectory
The semifinal win moves Patrick Henry from a 3-9 regular season to a championship appearance after a season of injuries. The team's late-season run changes its standing in a playoff bracket that its regular-season record did not predict.
A win Saturday would give Patrick Henry the Division III title in its first championship game of the season. Fans planning to attend can find the game at Olympian High School on November 7.
The takeaway
Patrick Henry's semifinal win shows how a team can keep winning after losing key players, with underclassmen moving into starting roles. The result will be decided Saturday at Olympian High School.
What happens next
Patrick Henry faces Santa Fe Christian in the Division III championship game on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Olympian High School in Chula Vista.
Further reading
For more local high school coverage, see Football in San Diego.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times of San Diego.
