The Indianapolis Colts have turned a modest pilot into a statewide movement, pouring resources into a flag football program that now counts 93 high schools among its participants.
The effort, branded as the "Road to 100," set its sights on a century of schools before the Indiana High School Athletic Association would grant it full championship status, a benchmark the team believes is within reach.
Since the league’s debut in 2023 with just eight teams, the Colts have committed a million dollars to the cause, offering each program up to ten thousand dollars for startup costs and arranging free officiating workshops through RefReps.
Recent additions to the roster include Charlestown, Clinton Central, F.J. Reitz, Guerin Catholic and North Central – Farmersburg, expanding the geographic footprint of the sport across the state.
Community and Corporate Support
The initiative enjoys the backing of the Irsay family, whose involvement has helped attract corporate partners such as Gatorade and the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, both of which now sponsor the league.
Beyond funding, the program provides a pipeline for officials, with training sessions that certify young referees and ensure a sustainable infrastructure as the sport scales.
If the current growth trajectory holds, the Colts anticipate reaching the 100‑school milestone in the next few years, a development that would cement girls flag football as an official high school sport in Indiana.