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Scotties, Braves post noteworthy shutouts

Helix hears, speaks and listens to no evil as lone unbeaten Grossmont Conference ballclub / HHS Instagram

2026 EAST COUNTY PREP FLAG FOOTBALL

 

ECS staff report

CARMEL VALLEY — The undefeated Helix Highlanders ran their record to 3-0 overall by blanking the host Canyon Crest Academy Ravens, 39-0, in Thursday’s (Sept. 3) non-league contest.

The 39-point margin marked the second-largest shutout victory in program history. The school record came in a 52-0 road victory over Vista.

Speaking of Vista, the Panthers were blanked by host El Cajon Valley, 18-0.

The Braves (4-2), now in their second season, posted the first shutout in program history. Their previous low for points allowed was six, accomplished four times in 2025.

Natalie Dolores fired a pair of touchdown passes, while Skye Ferris completed her lone attempt—a 25-yard touchdown strike to McKinley Morgan, who finished with a pair of TD receptions.

Morgan matched her season high with seven receptions while establishing a single-game best with 99 receiving yards.

Kaylanii Moore again led the Braves with eight flag pulls and added an interception.

El Cajon Valley owns the only winning record among Grossmont Valley League programs.

Elsewhere

Granite Hills 32, Point Loma 8

EL CAJON — The Granite Hills Eagles, who came out of the gate slowly with a 1-3 record, reached the .500 plateau at 3-3 by routing the Point Loma Pointers at Valley Stadium.

El Capitan 31, Valhalla 0

LAKESIDE — El Capitan (4-4) posted its second shutout of the season after blanking visiting Valhalla (0-5).

El Capitan 31, Valhalla 0

LAKESIDE — El Capitan turned a fast start and a suffocating defensive performance into its most decisive victory of the season Thursday (Sept. 3), blanking Valhalla, 31-0, in non-league girls flag football action.

The Vaqueros scored 13 points in the opening quarter and added 12 more in the second, carrying a commanding 25-0 advantage into halftime. After a scoreless third period, El Capitan completed the shutout with another touchdown in the fourth quarter.

El Capitan’s defense limited Valhalla to seven completions in 32 attempts for 71 yards and intercepted one pass.

Penelope Lathen led Valhalla’s receivers with three catches for 38 yards, but the Norsemen were unable to finish a possession in the end zone against the Vaqueros.

The shutout came two days after El Capitan held off El Cajon Valley, 19-14, giving the Vaqueros consecutive victories and lifting their record to 4-4.

Valhalla fell to 0-5 after being shut out for the first time this season.

AROUND THE COUNTY

Mission Bay 8, Ramona 6

PACIFIC BEACH — Mission Bay’s defense held off Ramona for an 8-6 victory despite a strong passing performance from Bulldogs quarterback Elisa Gaines.

Gaines completed passes for 170 yards and one touchdown, connecting with Kynzie King for Ramona’s lone score. King finished with 109 receiving yards and the touchdown reception, accounting for most of the Bulldogs’ production through the air.

Mission Hills 25, Escondido Charter 19

SAN MARCOS — Kenzie Del Gado passed for 342 yards and four touchdowns, leading Mission Hills past Escondido Charter, 25-19.

Faith Malufau was Del Gado’s leading target, finishing with 138 receiving yards and two touchdown catches as the Grizzlies prevailed in the high-scoring matchup.

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