From left, back row: Coach Tague, Grace Younger, Catie Foley, Claire McCormick, Andie Cohen, Ashleigh Miller, Bridget Tague, Dara Kazmierowski (in spirit), and coach Huston; front row: Emily Huston and Kaitlyn Miller.
The Santa Maria eighth grade American girls' team celebrated their qualification for the playoffs after a recent victory over St. Perpetua. Santa Maria won 36-14 on Jan. 31. Santa Maria qualified for the upcoming diocese playoffs on Feb. 28-29.