Marli Smrz’s memory of her introduction to flag football sounded like any freshman trying a new activity in high school.

“I was just trying to make some new friends,” said Smrz, now a Willowbrook senior. “I didn’t expect anything. This has been like a dream.”

What’s her expectation now?

“Win state,” Smrz said without hesitation.

My, how things have evolved in four years for Smrz and the Warriors, who are playing every bit like a potential state champion.

Willowbrook looked the part on Tuesday. Smrz tossed six touchdown passes to four different receivers and had the first of her team’s two interceptions.

Elizabeth Pettinger, twice at the receiving end of Smrz’s aerial excellence with TDs, later added an interception return for a touchdown to trigger a running clock.

Unbeaten Willow

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