South Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe, CA) High School

Christopher DeVargas

Akemi Higa, a sophomore at Desert Oasis High School, shattered the state record for single-season passing in girls flag football with 7,020 yards. She will be honored Monday at the Sun Standout Awards as a finalist in the category of Rising Star, which recognizes the top freshman or sophomore of any sport.

Desert Oasis twins find success, recognition in flag football

May 18, 2024 | 2 a.m.

By Ray Brewer

Akemi Higa is a quarterback; twin Akiko is her favorite wide receiver. And they are dominating, leading Desert Oasis High this winter to the state semifinals and rewriting the state record book ...