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The 2026 season highlights Alabama’s Central High School’s 57‑game winning streak, California’s Sierra Canyon’s high‑profile transfers, and the debut of sanctioned states, while new leadership and recruitment buzz shape the competitive landscape.
Mountain Vista’s girls flag football team extended its winning streak to 39 with a dominant 49‑6 victory over Ralston Valley, highlighted by Peyton Marr’s six‑touchdown performance.
The University of Nebraska will field a varsity women’s flag football team in the 2027 spring season, becoming the first Power‑4 school to sponsor the sport at the highest collegiate level, with head coach Liz Sowers and recruits such as Ariana Akey headlining a 16‑game schedule.
Ariana Akey, a multi‑sport standout from Colorado, has pledged to join Nebraska's inaugural varsity flag football program set to launch in 2028. Her commitment marks the university's 25th varsity sport and the first Power Five school to sponsor the game.
Peyton Marr, a senior at Mountain Vista High School, has taken over as quarterback for a team that has never lost a game, inheriting a legacy while navigating a rapidly growing sport and heightened competition.
Nebraska's newly announced women's flag football program is already drawing attention, with star commits Ariana Akey and Emmi Merhi shining at the NFL Flag Championships in Indiana.
The University of Nebraska is set to field the nation’s first Power 4 collegiate flag football team, aiming for a 2028 debut under coach Liz Sowers, who previously led Ottawa University’s program.
The University of Nebraska becomes the first Power 4 school to establish a collegiate flag football program, recruiting top high school talent and planning a 2028 debut under coach Liz Sowers.
Ariana Akey of Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) was selected as the 2025‑26 MaxPreps National Player of the Year after leading her team to two straight undefeated seasons and a Class 5A state title, finishing her high school career with over 11,700 yards and 200 touchdowns.
The 2025‑2026 high school girls flag football season has concluded with top players and coaches honored for their exceptional performances.
Makena Cook, Ariana Akey and Josh Saunders lead this year's award winners, highlighting record-breaking performances and sustained excellence in high school girls flag football.
The University of Nebraska announced its first varsity women’s flag football program, set to debut in spring 2028, leveraging Olympic momentum and a surge in high school participation to attract top prospects.