NFL-Funded State Pilot Programs Driving Nationwide Growth of Girls High School Flag Football
✨ Coach, Parents & Player Tips
Coach’s Clipboard: Assign a “hydration buddy” ten minutes before kickoff to do a quick water‐bottle check—this little bit of accountability keeps everyone fueled, focused, and giggling off those pregame jitters.
Postgame Parents: Encourage your kid to sneak a “vibe check” before practice—have them ask each teammate for one word that describes their mood, then string those words into a goofy chant to spark unity, laughter, and extra energy on the field.
Players Snap: Cut your Netflix binge by one episode and hit a 15-minute yoga flow instead. Your body will repay you with smoother cuts and fewer twinges all season.
🔎 Feature Story
🏅 Girls gear up as flag football grows in popularity across the country
Interest in girls flag football has surged nationwide, with the sport now sanctioned as a high school varsity activity in over a dozen states and additional pilot programs funded by the NFL expanding opportunities. This rapid growth underscores a shift toward greater gender equity in athletic programs and positions flag football as a rising powerhouse in youth sports.
🌍 Regional Roundup
South Carolina (Greenville County): A pilot girls flag football season involving more than 300 athletes from 13 high schools concluded in Greenville County, laying groundwork for expanded participation and program development at the high school level.
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North Carolina (Triad): Girls flag football in the Triad has entered its second full season with programs at roughly 119 schools statewide and tryouts drawing over 40 participants, supporting efforts to secure varsity status and scholarship pathways.
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Maryland: The inaugural Maryland high school girls flag football playoffs are underway across eight regions, featuring top-seeded programs like Clarksburg and a mix of first-round matchups aimed at crowning the state champion.
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⭐ Player Spotlight
Bellamy Black – Freshman running back/receiver/defensive back, Granada. Bellamy recorded her first career touchdown with a clutch fourth-down, 3-yard overtime grab to upset defending champion Alameda and propel Granada to the next round. Her game-winning catch showcased poise beyond her years and energized her teammates for the playoff run.
“I’m just so overwhelmed. To do this for my teammates, the seniors, for Katie I’m just so happy. Our whole season was on the line. To get my first touchdown in the spot feels amazing.” – Bellamy Black
📈 Flag Growth Focus
🔥 Pacific Palisades Community Boost
Kyren Williams teamed up with the Los Angeles Rams to donate new flag football gear and lead drills at the Pacific Palisades Recreation Center, reviving programs halted by wildfires. This community-focused event re-engaged local youth, bolstering both athletic development and recovery efforts in the fire-affected area.
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⚡ FlagSnap Daily Blitz
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams organized a community flag football day for Pacific Palisades youth—donating new gear and running drills to help lift spirits after recent wildfires.
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Adelanto shut out Loara 32-0 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 quarterfinals to advance to a semifinal showdown against Cerritos on Nov. 1.
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🏁 Final Whistle
— Kobe Bryant
