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The News‑Press and Naples Daily News announced their 2026 All‑Area Flag Football Team, highlighting Bishop Verot’s Lila Dinkel as Player of the Year. Fans can cast their vote until June 6, with the winner to be revealed on Instagram.
Bishop Verot senior Lila Dinkel earns Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading her team to a 14‑2 record and their first state playoff win, while Coach Thomas McGuire of Bonita Springs is named Coach of the Year.
The inaugural Lee County Flag Football All-Star Game delivered a dramatic 12-6 victory for the North squad, highlighted by standout performances from Lila Dinkel and Kelsi Longabardi, a flyover, scholarships and support from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.