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Junior girls defeat seniors at annual Powderpuff game
Emily Epperly, Chief Focus Editor
May 23, 2025

On May 2, juniors and seniors battled it out in a game of Powderpuff football at Memorial Stadium, resulting in the juniors defeating the seniors 14-0. The win put an end to an
impressive senior winning streak, a streak that had lasted for several years. Junior [and Viking Views Chief News Editor] Julia Frantz received the game’s Most Valuable Player
[MVP] award for her efforts on the field.

Juniors Julia Frantz and Gabby Ascani hold up flags after grabbing them off of senior players. (Emily Epperly)
Senior Kennedy Paveloi holds up a flag taken from a junior after a
play. (Emily Epperly)
Junior Lyla Cosentino celebrates after scoring a touchdown with her
team running up to celebrate with her. (Emily Epperly)
Junior Julia Frantz [right] celebrates once she realizes her team is going to win the game. Frantz was
later named the game’s MVP. (Emily Epperly)
Both Powderpuff teams take a group photo after the juniors won the game with a final score of 14-0. (Emily Epperly)
Junior and senior cheerleaders congratulate each other after
playing in the game. (Emily Epperly)
Coach Andrew Arnold gives senior players a run-down of the next play in hopes of making a comeback in
the game. (Emily Epperly)
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Emily Epperly
Emily Epperly, Chief Focus Editor
Hey Hoover! My name is Emily and I am a sophmore. I am looking forward to my second year working on an award winning staff, as Chief of Focus. I am on Hoover’s inagural dance team, as well as many clubs. I can’t wait to see what this year holds! GO ALL-OHIO!