Women’s Flag Football Growth Update: Western Wisconsin League, College Clubs & Super 25 Rankings
✨ Coach, Parents & Player Tips
Coach’s Clipboard: As a warm-up, run three rounds of 20-yard gassers with 20-second rests—building explosive speed and lung power early means fewer “Coach, my legs are spaghetti!” complaints once that whistle blows.
Postgame Parents: While dinner’s popping in the microwave, have your kid weave in and out of chairs like a mini obstacle course—those sneaky foot-speed reps turn the kitchen into a sprint track and guarantee a few giggles before the popcorn’s ready.
Players Snap: If you skip single-leg Romanian deadlifts because they’re “boring,” don’t blame your wobbly ankles when you get juked—embrace the grind and watch your balance bulldoze through defenders instead.
🔎 Feature Story
🏅 In western Wisconsin, women’s flag football takes the field
Carbonite Sports has expanded its official NFL Flag Football leagues for youth and adults by launching the Border Babes women’s flag football league in western Wisconsin, where 80 players across eight teams competed in the inaugural season. This new adult league taps an emerging market along the Minnesota–Wisconsin border, fostering community, camaraderie and inclusive, fast-paced play.
“Every game was a family event with kids actually cheering on their moms, rather than the other way around,” Border Babes player Katie Johnson said via email.
🌍 Regional Roundup
Jacksonville, FL: Jacksonville University will introduce a Women’s Club Flag Football team in Spring 2026, offering students a new competitive outlet within its club sports structure and aligning with the rapid growth of women’s flag football nationwide.
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Colorado: The Colorado High School Activities Association has released its 2025 All-State Flag Football Teams, naming Players of the Year, Coaches of the Year, and first-, second-, and honorable‐mention squads across Classes 5A and 4A.
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⭐ Player Spotlight
Aysia Jones-Robinson – Quarterback, Clarksburg High School Coyotes. Dubbed the “Lamar Jackson of flag football,” she’s led her team from a rough first practice to an undefeated season and the inaugural state championship, inspiring young athletes with her dynamic playmaking.
“All you have to do is go and watch her,” said Clarksburg coach Kyle Landefeld. “Aysia just takes off. You’re not going to get her to sit in the pocket. She likes to move.”
📈 Flag Growth Focus
🏆 Super 25 Expansion
Postseason flag football has driven the first USA TODAY Sports Super 25 girls flag football rankings in partnership with the NFL, reflecting high school growth nationwide. Dos Pueblos (Goleta, Calif.) broke into the top 10 and undefeated Marana (Tucson, Ariz.) debuted in Week 9, highlighting multi-state participation and emerging formal infrastructure for girls flag football.
🌟 Flag Football Leadership
Deliah Autry-Jones has combined on-field success and program building since her 2021 national team debut, helping the US secure two IFAF world titles and two World Games silvers. As founder of Camp13 clinics in Tampa Bay and southeast regional director for USA Football, she’s expanding youth outreach and establishing structured development pathways for girls flag football.
⚡ FlagSnap Daily Blitz
Jacksonville University will add a women’s club flag football team in spring 2026 to expand regional and national competition opportunities for students.
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Dos Pueblos vaults into the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 girls flag football rankings at No. 10 this week, with previously undefeated Marana making its first appearance, highlighting the sport’s rapidly shifting national landscape.
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Delaware Military Academy scored a decisive late touchdown to defeat Saint Mark’s High School 13–6 and complete a perfect 9–0 season with the state girls flag football championship.
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CHSAA announced its 2025 Colorado high school flag football All-State teams, naming Mountain Vista’s Ariana Akey and The Classical Academy’s Kelsey Peterson as Players of the Year in Classes 5A and 4A.
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Flag footballer Ashley Edwards, who joined Team USA in 2023, helped defend the IFAF World Championship crown in 2024 and earned silver at the 2025 World Games.
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🏁 Final Whistle
— John Wooden
