Long Beach Poly’s Amaia Johnson (24) tries to get past Norcos Samantha Gawrich (21) in Long Beach, CA, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Poly girls flag football team defeated Norco 26-7 Saturday to move on to the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs.

Quarterback Brooklyn Richardson led Poly (14-11) by completing 9 of 17 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns. She added 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Neveah Johnson led the Jackrabbits receiving corps with 65 yards and two touchdowns on two receptions.

Richardson has one goal in mind.

“I’m ready, I know we can win this,” Richardson said. “This is our time for sure. I’m ready to win this championship, take it home and s

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