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Once upon a time, in sunny California, where the beaches are golden and the palm trees sway in a rhythm, there were a bunch of energetic kids who loved playing flag football. Their names were Charlie, Lilly, Max, Bella, Jack, and Mia. They were led by their tall and goofy coach, whose name was Coach Ketchup. Yes, that's right! Coach Ketchup, so named because of his bright red hair and his unusual habit of slathering ketchup on everything he ate, even on his ice cream! Every Saturday, the kids would gather under the warm California sun, in the vast green fields, right next to the majestic Hollywood hills, to play their favorite sport. Their laughter echoed down the valley as they ran around with their colorful flags. Their joy was so infectious that even the grumpy old sea lions from the nearby San Francisco Bay would often come out to watch them play! The kids loved Coach Ketchup, despite his peculiar eating habits. He was like a giant tomato, always smiling, always encouraging, and always ready to play along. He would often join their games, tripping over his shoe laces, and getting all tangled up in the flags. Watching Coach Ketchup play was like watching a clumsy bear trying to dance; it was hilarious! These kids were not just flag football players, they were a team, a family. They embodied the true spirit of California; vibrant, fearless, always ready for an adventure, and always ready to help each other. Playing flag football wasn't just a sport for them, it was a way of life, a California way of life!