The OHSAA sanctioned girls flag football, with the inaugural season set to take place in the spring of 2026.

The rapid growth of girls flag football has the attention of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. OHSAA announces its future with the sport.

The rapid growth of girls flag football has the attention of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. OHSAA announces its future with the sport.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday afternoon that it will sanction a state championship in girls flag football starting in spring 2026.

Greenwich Girls Flag Football is expecting between 200 and 400 girls to participate in its first fall season.

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

OHSAA will introduce girls flag football as a varsity sport with a state championship starting in spring 2026, supported by NFL and local teams.

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

Female high school football players went up against the boys at Saturday’s Orlando Quarterback Shootout, the first time girls were invited to participate in the 12 years of the event.

Girls flag football has been growing rapidly across the country, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association is getting in on the action.