GALT, CA (MPG) - The Liberty Ranch Hawks flag football team saw its undefeated season come to an end in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals, falling 19-14 to the fifth-ranked Hilmar Yellowjackets on the final play of the game in a hard-fought defensive battle.

The fourth-ranked Hawks entered the postseason with a perfect 10-0 record and championship aspirations after dominating the regular season with their balanced offense and stingy defense.

Liberty Ranch put together one of the most dominant regular seasons in section history of this new sport, outscoring league opponents 526-12 while scoring over 900 points total. Quarterback Kamrynn Blevins tallied over 50 touchdown passes on the year, while receiver Madisyn Robinson hauled in 20 touchdown receptions to lead the team in those categories.

The Hawks went undefeated in league play for the second consecutive year, cementing their status as the program to beat in their division.

 

Ella Garcia runs the ball for a touchdown.

Liberty Ranch opened playoff action with an emphatic statement, blanking Mesa Verde 54-0 in the program’s first-ever playoff victory. The Hawks offense exploded for 13 points in the first quarter and added 28 more in the second to seize complete control.

The quarterfinal clash against Hilmar proved to be a completely different contest. Both defenses dominated early, with the first quarter ending scoreless. Hilmar broke through in the second quarter, putting up 13 points before halftime.

The Hawks showed resilience in the second half, scoring six points in the third quarter and eight more in the fourth. But Hilmar answered with six of its own to escape with the 19–14 victory on the game’s final play.

The Yellowjackets went on to capture the section title with a dramatic 13-12 victory over Colfax, validating the competitive nature of their win over the Hawks.

 

Madisyn Robbins snags an interception in the Mesa Verde playoff game.

“We had a great season,” said Liberty Ranch head coach Andy Peterson. “Lost a disappointing second round game on the last play of the game to the team that went on to win the championship. We have everybody but one starter returning and a JV team with all freshmen that went 14-1 coming back. We should be very strong for the next three years.”

With nearly the entire roster returning and a talented JV squad preparing to move up, the Hawks’ future looks bright. The program’s consecutive undefeated league seasons, record-breaking offensive production and first playoff victory in program history have established Liberty Ranch as a section powerhouse for years to come.