The newest high school sport in town experienced some shake-up in the offseason, and fans may be surprised by what they see this fall. Girls flag football ...

The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Thursday announced it will sanction a state championship in girls flag football, beginning in spring 2026.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Thursday announced it will sanction a state championship in girls flag football, beginning in spring 2026.

The 2025 NFL Flag Championships begin on Friday in Canton, Ohio, as the top flag teams across the nation compete throughout the weekend.

Former Gridley High School football coach John Cooprider, a teacher at Sycamore Middle School, has been named the head coach of the girls flag football team.

Girls flag football will be a sponsored sport by the OHSAA starting next spring, the OHSAA announced on July 17 in Canton. (Paul DiCicco – For The News-Herald) ...

More high school girls are taking up flag football. As its popularity increases, more opportunities are arising for the athletes.