A New Era for Women's Flag Football
The University of Texas at Arlington has taken a historic step by unveiling its first signing class for the 2026 women's flag football season, a move that underscores the program's ambition to become a national leader in the rapidly growing sport.
Among the newcomers, Tomoyo Yagi arrives from Tokyo with a decorated résumé that includes a 2023 Asia Oceania Continental Championship title and a third‑place finish at the 2024 World Championship, highlighting her pedigree on the international stage.
Savannah Jolman, hailing from Crestview, Florida, brings a strong collegiate background from Kansas Wesleyan University, where she helped the team to a 14‑5 record in 2026 and contributed to an 8‑2 conference slate, showcasing her ability to perform under pressure.
International Talent and Local Roots
Ariana Manning from Phoenix, Arizona, distinguished herself at St. Mary's High School, where she averaged 3.6 flag pulls per game during her senior season, a statistic that caught the attention of scouts for her knack for disrupting opposing offenses.
Tatiana Colon, a Chula Vista, California native, capped her high school career with an IFAF Gold Medal as part of Puerto Rico’s national team and led Bonita Vista High to a No. 1 seed in the 2023 Division I playoffs, underscoring her clutch performance in high‑stakes matches.
The class also features Laura Hernandez, Amelie Prosser‑Shaw and Tessa Davis, athletes whose journeys span Japan, Spain and Australia, further cementing the program’s global footprint as it marks a watershed moment in the history of women's flag football at UTA.