(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Doherty flag football secured a victory against Legacy with a final score of 25-21 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.
The game, held at Doherty, saw standout performances from quarterback Nelah Thompson, who rushed in the team’s first three touchdowns and threw for the fourth to Jada Symons.
In the opening moments, Doherty’s Sontee Keys made a significant run down the sideline, setting up the first scoring opportunity.
Although Keys was stopped just short of the end zone, Thompson capitalized on the position and managed to score the game’s first touchdown.
Following a defensive stop by Doherty, Symons contributed to the next drive, gaining crucial yards.
Thompson then executed a challenging throw across her body to Bella Marquez, who skillfully navigated through traffic to advance the play.
Thompson demonstrated her skill with a juke move to score her second touchdown of the game.
With this win, Doherty advances to face third-seeded Legend at Jeffco Stadium at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Lakewood, continuing its pursuit in the playoffs.
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