Santa Barbara High Flag Football Captures 13-0 Victory in First-Place Showdown Against Pacifica
Santa Barbara Independent
September 29, 2026
Dons fans, how about that defense? Santa Barbara High's flag football squad blanked Pacifica 13-0 in a first-place showdown, moving to 4-1 in the Pacific View League. A shutout in a game with league-title implications says a lot about this team's composure on the road.
Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports for young women in California, and our corner of the 805 is showing it belongs in the conversation. Games like this one build the kind of local pride that makes fall Fridays on the Mesa and around town feel special.
Tip of the cap to the players and coaches. Catch a game if you can — these Dons are worth the trip. Shoutout to the Santa Barbara Independent for keeping us posted on the score.
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