“We can’t be messed with.” That’s what Powderpuff coach Neveon Yarbrough put it when asked if his team has what it takes to beat the juniors in this year’s Powderpuff game.

The game started at 7pm on Thursday, Oct 23 at Lynn C. Adams Stadium, with all proceeds going to support the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Mclaren hospital. 

Yarbrough is not alone in his determination.Players and coaches from both grades are bringing serious confidence to the field.

Mia Armstrong (11), who currently plays wide receiver, was drawn to the team because of her connection to the sport.

 “I’ve grown up around football, so I think it would be a fun opportunity for me to get on the field and play,” Armstrong said.

Miley Greene (12), playing tight end, is bringing her competitive edge to the field..

 ”I joined to beat the juniors,” Greene said. 

Some players are using experience from other sports.Simran Kandel (11), who’s playing defense, said her time in other sports helped her during practices. 

“I did play softball and soccer for a little bit, so I feel like it does give me an advantage,” Kandel said.  “In running or throwing.”

Coaching styles vary across the senior and junior teams. Some coaches aim to make practices fun and inclusive while other coaches are more focused on performance.

 Carter Allen (11) tries to keep a balance between keeping practices fun and strict. 

“I want everyone to have fun with it and everyone to be included,” Allen said..

 Sedric Audas (12) sees things differently. 

“We’re very serious about senior powderpuff,” Audas said  “If the players are good they play.” 

Both teams were confident in winning.

 “Oh yeah, we are going to win,” Armstrong said. 

But the senior team wasn’t backing down “I’m calling a blowout,” Payton Jones(12) said.