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A surge of participation and institutional support is reshaping flag football for girls across North Carolina, culminating in the state’s first championship game slated for November 2026.
From Buncombe County to UNC Asheville, new teams, funding and a state championship are turning flag football into a gateway for female athletes across North Carolina.
North Carolina is witnessing a rapid expansion of women’s flag football, as high schools, colleges and community leagues embrace the sport, backed by the YMCA, NFL FLAG and state athletic authorities.