Blue Prevails in MIA Powderpuff Game

Marco Island Academy packed Manta Ray Field Friday, October 25, to celebrate Homecoming and Senior Night and to play their annual powderpuff flag football game. The unusual format was brought about after Hurricane Milton forced the school to reschedule - and in some cases cancel - a number of activities. It was possibly the most heavily attended event ever in the Jane Watt Athletic Complex. For the record, it took four overtime periods to decide a winner in the Powderpuff game, with the Blue team prevailing, 24-22. Layla Platt and Gavin Wall were named Homecoming queen and king. 

While the atmosphere for the powderpuff game was lighthearted, don’t be fooled. Both the Blue and Pink teams were stocked with fine athletes who were giving their all to win. 

“Powderpuff is always an event the girls really embrace and enjoy,” said Jerry Miller, Athletic Director. “It’s fun to see how competitive the girls get. They made some really nice plays this year. It’s also an opportunity for a handful of boys to try their hand at coaching. Sam Montgomery, unsurprisingly, looked like a natural.” 

Montgomery is the son of MIA head football coach Lew Montgomery. 

“This year’s game saw a lot of offense before turning into a defensive battle in overtime,” Miller said. "After Helen Totten’s quarterback sneak came up just short, Gracie Johnson’s interception in the end zone was ruled the deciding play. 

On Saturday, the Homecoming Dinner and Dance was held at the Island Country Club. 

This year’s Homecoming court: Freshmen Liv Sanford and Elifer Ramirez. Sophomores Brinley Heflin and Zac Massie. Juniors Lily Chiscavage and Kai Schertell. Seniors Michelle Acosta, Cassie Letendre, Lucy McFarland, Layla Platt, Colin Cherry, Cade Scarnavack, Maximo Walters, and Gavin Wall.