Liberty’s Historic First WIAA-Sanctioned Girls Flag Football Win Fuels Statewide Youth Growth
✨ Coach, Parents & Player Tips
Coach’s Clipboard: When energy dips, blow an imaginary whistle and call “Power Surge”—for the next 60 seconds every time someone locks eyes with you mid-drill they earn a high-five and a squad cheer, and you’ll watch hustle soar on nothing but hype.
Postgame Parents: Turn your staircase into a secret plyo lab—challenge your athlete to hop two steps at a time going up, then stroll back down, and watch their leg power skyrocket faster than you can say “coffee’s ready.”
Players Snap: End every scrimmage with the team bell—ring it after each big play and watch the squad swarm that ding like it’s the last cookie in the jar.
🔎 Feature Story
🏅 Liberty wins first WIAA sanctioned flag football game
Liberty High School secured a historic 7-0 victory over Graham-Kapowsin in Washington’s inaugural WIAA sanctioned girls flag football matchup, showcasing strong defensive play. The win underscores growing participation in girls flag football programs statewide as schools expand rosters and competitive opportunities.
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“This week we had seven days of practice and had girls who know what position they already play, and you look at our defense out there. They are pretty good,” Head Coach Brent Kawaguchi said.
🌍 Regional Roundup
Oregon, Ohio: After four years of grassroots development through the Oregon Recreation Department, the all-girls Oregon Lady Eagles have won regional NFL Flag titles in three age divisions and will represent the Indianapolis Colts at the national championships in Canton. Ohio’s official sanctioning of girls flag football this July now opens pathways to state titles and collegiate scholarships.
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Portsmouth, Virginia: The inaugural NMRTC Portsmouth Tidewater Classic brought over 500 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen together for a community-focused flag football challenge, boosting morale and fostering inter-command collaboration despite adverse weather. Event planners aim to establish the joint-military game as an annual tradition for medical personnel across the Tidewater region.
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⭐ Player Spotlight
Callie Brownson – Senior Director, High Performance and National Team Operations, USA Football. She became the first woman to coach full-time in Division I college football and the first to lead an NFL position group, and now spearheads Team USA’s flag football program for the 2028 Olympics while growing youth participation among girls.
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“It was amazing to have somebody like that in your corner who’s not only willing to spread the message, but also provide support,” said Brownson.
📈 Flag Growth Focus
🔥 Olympic Ascent for Flag Football
Flag football’s inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics reflects a surge in U.S. youth participation, which rose 38% from 2019 to 2022 and now outpaces tackle football among 6- to 12-year-olds. Collegiate pathways via NAIA varsity status and NCAA Emerging Sports for Women, combined with lower costs and reduced injury risk, position the sport for global expansion and data-driven innovation.
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🔥 Washington’s High School Milestone
Liberty High School hosted Washington’s first WIAA-sanctioned girls flag football game, showcasing rapid growth with 55 athletes across C-Team, JV and varsity squads. The state’s sanctioning, joining 16 others, establishes official seasons, state titles and scholarship pathways, affirming the program’s legitimacy and expansion under Coach Brent Kawaguchi and captain Alison Frank.
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🔥 Tidewater Classic Launches Military League
The inaugural Tidewater Classic Flag Football Challenge brought together over 500 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen for the region’s first joint-military event, boosting morale and inter-command engagement. With teams from NMRTC Portsmouth and Joint Base Langley-Eustis competing, organizers aim to grow this into an annual tradition, expanding across bases and community partners to cement flag football in the Tidewater military culture.
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⚡ FlagSnap Daily Blitz
Tiger Bachmeier has emerged as a BYU flag football fan favorite by coaching the Cougars and playing a pivotal role in his brother Bear’s on- and off-field development.
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🏁 Final Whistle
“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision.”
— Muhammad Ali
