Local high school players win thrilling NFL Flag Championship

WESTFIELD, Indiana. (KEYT) - A Ventura County pass-catch connection led to a thrilling title for the Los Angeles Seahawks.

Ventura High School alum Ava Ortman (2026) completed a 2-point conversion pass in overtime to Camarillo High School alum Mya Rei Smith (2026) to set off wild celebration.

Smith's catch in heavy traffic gave the Seahawks a 15-14 overtime win in the NFL Flag Championship game over the Austin Texans.

Ortman threw both of her touchdown passes to Smith.

The tournament was a 4-day event in which all 32 NFL teams were represented along with 15 international squads.

Four Santa Barbara-area players were on the team pictured below from left to right: Victoria Aldana (San Marcos High School 2028), Brooklyn Hedricks (Dos Pueblos High School 2027), Ruby Streatfeild (Dos Pueblos High School 2027), and Kacey Hurley (Dos Pueblos High School 2026).

(LA Conquer Chargers)