Prep talk: Brianna Padilla-Massion discovers love for flag football

(Courtesy Padilla-Massion family.)

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Growing up, Huntington Beach High senior Brianna Padilla-Massion played soccer, volleyball, basketball, soccer and rugby.

But it was flag football in which she found her passion.

She helped the Oilers reach the Southern Section Open Division semifinals before being eliminated by unbeaten JSerra on Saturday.

What a senior season she had. Padilla-Massion had 127 receptions for 1,627 yards and 18 touchdowns. She also had 18 interceptions, including one against JSerra.

She was nicknamed “Dennis Rodman” for her competitive fire.

High school allowed her to discover a sport she hopes to continue playing in college.

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Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column.