Girls in the Game
Highlights From the 2026 Homecoming Powderpuff Games
Every year during Homecoming week, the Powderpuff games bring students and fans to Frank Shaw Field to watch competitive football games where girls from each grade take the field and compete against one another. This event gives students a chance to participate in a fun Homecoming tradition while creating friendly competition. The tournament begins with the seniors facing the freshmen, followed by the juniors taking on the sophomores. The winners of each matchup then face off in the championship to determine the Powderpuff champion. The seniors have dominated Powderpuff in recent years, but they were unexpectedly defeated this year. The games brought plenty of school spirit, with students cheering from the sidelines and supporting their classmates throughout each matchup.
The seniors came out strong and dominated the freshmen, turning the game into a convincing blowout. With the final score of the game being 37-0, the seniors moved forward to the championship.
The juniors played the sophomores for the second game. Right off the bat, junior Mallory VanLueven took the ball down the field to score the first touchdown of the game. The juniors controlled the game early, but the sophomores fought their way back and eventually won with a final score of 14-7. Their comeback secured the win and sent the sophomores to the championship game.
“Once we figured out the other team's plays and what players were up front, we adapted to that and chose what play we were going to do to get the ball down the field,” sophomore Claire Lawler said. “When we beat the juniors we felt really successful, but we were still expecting to lose to the seniors. So when we got on the field, we tried our hardest and got really excited when we won.”
The championship game between the seniors and sophomores was a close battle from start to finish. Both grades fought hard, but the sophomores pulled through in the end to come out on top with another 14-7 win. The victory shocked everyone, especially because the seniors have traditionally been Powderpuff champions year after year. This year, the sophomores broke that streak and took home the championship.
The Powderpuff games brought excitement and school spirit to Homecoming week as each grade competed for the championship. After an unexpected comeback and a close final game, the sophomores walked away as this year’s Powderpuff champions. Their victory ended the seniors’ winning streak and made for a memorable Homecoming tradition.
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