Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Ava Van Heerde across Football.
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.
JSerra High School’s flag football team looks to repeat its perfect 2025 season as key players return, new rules loom, and rival programs reshuffle ahead of the Chargers x Oakley Invitational.
JSerra enters the season as the reigning Division 1 champion despite losing star Ava Irwin, while Huntington Beach, Orange Lutheran, Newport Harbor and others bring back proven talent and high‑profile transfers.
The latest Top 25 rankings reveal a surge in talent and participation across the nation, with Florida’s Robinson Knights clinching the top spot after a championship run.