Poly wide receiver Kaelin Bain (7) runs for a touchdown after the catch against Temecula Valley in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 girls flag football quarterfinal game in Temecula on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

TEMECULA — Riverside Poly girls flag football coach Pat Meech repeatedly told his players Tuesday evening’s playoff game would come down to effort.

“We’ve talked all week about giving that extra effort,” Meech said. “I feel like it always takes a little more to win games in these late rounds of the playoffs.”

Meech’s players answered the call. Brooklyn Snider tossed the go-ahead touchdown to Alyssa Mitchell with 1:30 left on the clock, and then Katelyn Cortez sealed the deal with an interception as Riverside Poly rallied for a

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