All-North Jersey Flag Football Teams Unveiled
The 2026 All-North Jersey flag football season is taking shape, with the regional committee announcing the first-team and second-team rosters that will compete in the upcoming North Jersey High School Sports Awards. The selections highlight a blend of explosive offensive talent and lockdown defensive play across the state’s top programs.
Leading the offense, Penelope Pace of Ridgewood has been a dual-threat dynamo, passing for 2,410 yards and 48 touchdowns while adding 1,244 rushing yards and 22 scores. Her versatility has drawn comparisons to the most electrifying players in recent memory.
Trinity Jackson from Passaic Tech brings a rare combination of arm strength and athleticism, amassing 3,515 passing yards and 1,402 rushing yards. Christina Briguglio of Clifton, meanwhile, leads the area in total offensive yards and touches, underscoring her role as a workhorse for her squad.
Mia Gamon of Passaic Tech tops the receiving charts with 1,104 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Gabriella Winn of Ridgewood, the SFC North Tournament champion, contributed 79 catches for 860 yards and 15 scores. Alyssa Patino from Fair Lawn added 1,388 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, also anchoring the defense with 29 flag pulls.
On the defensive side, Kasandra Rodriguez of Harrison stood out with 91 flag pulls and 42 sacks, including a safety, while Alexis Kochan of DePaul logged a league-leading 122 flag pulls and added 8 sacks and four interceptions. Taylor Tielemans from Wayne Valley anchored the Indians’ defense with 76 flag pulls and three pick-six touchdowns.
Player of the Year Ceremony
The North Jersey High School Sports Awards will culminate with the announcement of the 2026 All-North Jersey Flag Football Player of the Year, a honor that will recognize the season’s most impactful athlete. The ceremony promises to celebrate not only individual excellence but also the growing popularity of the sport across the region.
Beyond the statistics, the selected rosters reflect a deep pool of talent that spans diverse schools and communities, illustrating how flag football continues to expand its footprint in New Jersey’s high school sports landscape.