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Steve Young gets emotional after daughter’s team wins HS flag football title

"Life is hard, so when you get these moments, like, let it pour over you."

By Alex Simon · SFGATE

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Steve Young grew emotional while addressing the Menlo School flag football team after their championship victory.
Menlo defeated top seed Los Gatos 19-13 to win back-to-back CCS Open Division titles.
Young served as an assistant coach on the squad, which included his senior daughter, Laila Young.

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San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young gave an emotional postgame speech after the Menlo School girls flag football team won the CCS Open Division championship. Menlo defeated top seed Los Gatos 19-13 on Saturday night to secure back-to-back section titles. Young served as an assistant coach for the Knights, whose roster featured his senior daughter, Laila Young.

During a postgame address captured by 49ers Cal-Hi Sports, a visibly moved Young told the weeping players to cherish the championship moment. Menlo quarterback Ava Allen led the team to victory by completing 17 of 28 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 72 rushing yards on 13 carries.

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