Flag Football

Led by flag football and girls wrestling, HS sports participation increases for fifth consecutive year

The annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey indicated that 8,415,684 participants were involved in high school sports in 2025-26

Wrestling / Flag Football Seth Polansky Yesterday

Flag football: Highland starts season at the top in 6A

The Hawks earned the No. 1 seed in the 2025 postseason but have been unable to win it all so far

Flag Football Jason P. Skoda August 21, 2026

Flag football: Salpointe Catholic begins season as 4A favorite

The Lancers took it upon themselves to win it all in their inaugural season in 2025 and look to repeat while Eastmark, Prescott, Mingus and Crismon attempt get a gold ball for themselves

Flag Football Jason P. Skoda August 19, 2026

Flag Football: Scottsdale Christian brings talent to remain No. 1 in 3A

Scottsdale Christian, Heritage Academy dominated 3A last year to finish as state champion and runner-up, respectively

Flag Football Jason P. Skoda August 18, 2026

Flag football: Q&A with a top player from every classification

AZPreps365 contacted a top player from 6A to 3A to asked them same three questions here are their answers

Football / Flag Football Jason P. Skoda August 16, 2026

Arizona girls flag football talent on display at third annual Banner/AIA combine

Nearly 100 athletes competed as they prepare for 2026 season

Flag Football Hayden Hartigan August 9, 2026

East Valley Notebook: Peat headed to Suns, Dillworth All-American in javelin

Perry product Koa Peat ends up with the Suns after a couple of draft day trades, while Mountain girls fared well at Section 7, Reynolds, Gomez-Gudino win Gatorade POY and ACP's Dillworth continues success in multiple sports

Baseball / Softball / Track & Field / Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball / Flag Football Jason P. Skoda June 24, 2026

Mountain Ridge stepping up to create a positive environment for female athletes to grow

Lack of confidence and strong support systems can lead to young girls disengaging from athletics

Football / Flag Football Tiana Merchan May 1, 2026

Should Arizona Lutheran Academy add a JV flag football team?

Arizona Lutheran Academy's JV flag football team is potentially in the works for the 2026-27 season

Football / Flag Football Madison Bsales April 22, 2026

Liberty flag football lays foundation in first AIA season

Lions navigated young roster, limited facilities, and evolving rules while building competitive girls’ flag football program

Flag Football Cal Searock December 13, 2025

From student to coach: Aubrey Hartzell finds a new path at Arizona Lutheran Academy

Aubrey Hartzell’s transition from student-athlete to coach is helping her chart a new direction in life

Track & Field / Flag Football Briana Carillo December 5, 2025

The rise of the Knights

St. Mary's flag football team beat the odds and won the Skyline region after starting the season with a four-game losing streak

Flag Football Janes Reyes December 4, 2025

How community support boosts success of high school student-athletes

A look into Campo Verde Athletics' sponsors as Coyotes take state once again.

Flag Football Jack Brooks December 4, 2025

Centennial wraps inaugural flag football season with growth, momentum and rising Interest

Coyotes first AIA girls flag football season closed with clear progress on and off the field

Football / Flag Football Savannah Sannes December 3, 2025

Building a program one sport at a time:

Centennial baseball coach Kevin McCausland’s path from baseball success to flag football leadership

Baseball / Flag Football Savannah Sannes December 3, 2025