Eastwood Trooper captured the second‑ever city championship in girls’ flag football on Thursday, shutting out El Dorado 26‑0 in a dominant display that left the opposition scoreless.
A Star Performance
Mariana Macias, the Trooper’s defensive standout, recorded four interceptions and added a touchdown reception, underscoring her impact on both sides of the ball.
Offensive Firepower
Quarterback Maya Gandara orchestrated the offense, throwing four touchdown passes that stretched the lead and kept the El Dorado defense on its heels.
State Tournament Outlook
Both Eastwood and El Dorado will travel to Denton for the Girls Flag Football Texas State Championship, where they will join teams sponsored by the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys.
El Dorado coach Matthew Berroteran expressed excitement about the tournament experience, while former Cowboys player Danny McCray highlighted the rapid growth of the sport in the region.
Mariana Macias has committed to studying architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio, though she will not continue her flag football career there, adding a personal note to the story.