Lake Brantley Athletes Switch Sports, Earn College Offers in Flag Football
Switching from track and softball to flag football paid dividends for Lake Brantley’s Dawson Berehowsky and Kassidy Hensley in their inaugural season, as both converted raw athleticism into standout performances. Berehowsky averaged over 50 yards per game and led the Patriots in touchdowns, attracting scholarship offers from Hendrix, Milligan, Purdue Northwestern, Saint Leo and more. Hensley topped the team with 41 flag pulls and five interceptions, earning offers from Cottey and Saint Leo. Their rapid ascent highlights Seminole County’s growing flag football landscape and signals broader opportunities for female athletes. Coach Rob Dimauro praised how seamlessly their prior sports skills translated onto the flag field.
How an All-Female Coaching Staff Built a Girls Flag Football Team from Scratch
When St. Louis Park High School debuted a girls flag football program, P.E. teacher Kayla Ross assembled a quartet of professional women’s tackle football teammates to coach 60 beginners. Under gray skies in April, they ran drills, taught playbook fundamentals and nurtured a supportive culture that turned raw athletes into conference champions. The Orioles swept their final doubleheader to clinch a regular-season title and earned a state tournament berth. Players embraced leadership roles—teaching plays at lunch and organizing future camps—demonstrating rapid growth on and off the field. Ross credits the all-female staff with creating an environment where young women felt empowered to excel.
Birmingham Stallions to Host Free Youth Football Clinics at Legion Field
As part of a league-wide UFL initiative, the Birmingham Stallions will run free youth clinics at Legion Field covering flag football (grades 5–12) and skills development for older teens (grades 7–12). Attendees will train with UFL coaches and players on speed, agility and position-specific techniques in separate afternoon sessions. Open to boys and girls, the camp underscores the Stallions’ commitment to growing football’s grassroots and fostering the next generation of athletes. Participants will leave with pro-level drills and newfound confidence, bridging community outreach with professional expertise.
Maine South Has Fun Experience in Canton at Inaugural Nationals
Representing Illinois as the Hawks, Maine South’s girls flag football team traveled to Canton, Ohio, for the first Unrivaled Flag High School Girls Nationals, playing four games against elite squads. After two weekend losses to South Tampa and Georgia, the Hawks narrowly fell 14-13 to New York and 12-8 to Arizona, showcasing resilience despite a long offseason. Head coach Carlos Panizo praised the learning curve, noting how each matchup under new IHSA rules sharpened his team’s skills and camaraderie. The intensive tournament environment forged stronger bonds and fueled excitement for next season’s spring league.
Who Will Be on the Field as Flag Football Debuts at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
As flag football prepares for its 2028 Olympic debut in Los Angeles, powerhouse nations like the U.S., Mexico and Denmark face rising challengers from Austria, Panama and beyond, all vying for limited roster spots. The growing global footprint—fueled by NFL alumni and burgeoning local leagues—has widened the talent pool and sparked fierce qualification battles. Selection panels must weigh veteran experience against dynamic newcomers to craft competitive squads. Regional tournaments and world championships in the next three years will shape the Olympic field, spotlighting flag football’s explosive growth on sport’s grandest stage.
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