Flag Football Expansion
Girls Flag Football Dominates Orange County While Collegiate Programs Expand Nationwide
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Key Points
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JSerra quarterback Kate Meier has thrown for 4,448 yards and 56 touchdowns this season, while also rushing for 13 touchdowns.
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Orange Lutheran’s Capri Cuneo and Claire Dahman have combined for 18 interceptions, including 18 credited interceptions between them this season.
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Huntington Beach defeated Newport Harbor 18-6 last week behind Roxie Shaia’s 227 passing yards and three touchdown passes; Corona del Mar is also scheduled to play Huntington Beach after winning the teams’ first league meeting 20-18.
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Tesoro’s 21-19 victory over Santa Margarita avenged an earlier 33-6 loss to the Eagles, with Chloe Gillis throwing three touchdown passes in the rematch.
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Franklin College plans to launch a women’s flag football club in 2026-27 and elevate it to varsity status in 2027-28, while Montana Tech will begin competing this fall and Miles is expected to join the NCAA Division II SIAC’s inaugural spring 2027 season.
Women's flag football is booming at both high school and college levels. ModBee reports that JSerra, the top-ranked girls flag football team in Orange County, remains unbeaten at 17-0 with a 45-game winning streak heading into a Trinity League matchup against Orange Lutheran, which stands at 17-1. Meanwhile, 13 colleges are adding women's flag football programs for the 2026-27 academic year, including powerhouse programs like Alabama, LSU, and Miami.
JSerra's Unstoppable Offense Leads Orange County
JSerra quarterback Kate Meier is putting up historic numbers this season. According to ModBee, Meier has thrown for 4,448 yards and 56 touchdowns while also rushing for 13 touchdowns. Her dual-threat ability makes JSerra nearly impossible to defend. The Lions face their toughest test yet against Orange Lutheran's elite defense in Tuesday's Trinity League showdown.
Orange Lutheran's Defense Stands Ready for Top Contender
Orange Lutheran is unbeaten for good reason—their secondary is among the best in the state. Capri Cuneo and Claire Dahman have combined for 18 interceptions this season, making them a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Despite JSerra's offensive firepower, Orange Lutheran's defensive dominance gives them a real shot at an upset in one of the season's biggest games.
Sunset League Title Chase Tightens
Three teams are battling for supremacy in the Sunset League. ModBee reports that Huntington Beach defeated Newport Harbor 18-6 last week behind Roxie Shaia's 227 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Corona del Mar also remains in contention after winning their first league meeting against Huntington Beach 20-18. The teams have one more matchup to decide the league champion.
College Programs Expand Rapidly Across NCAA
Women's flag football is exploding at the college level. Thirteen schools are adding club or varsity programs for the 2026-27 academic year, including Alabama, LSU, Miami, Utah, Canisius, Stetson, and UNC Greensboro. Franklin College will launch a club program this year and elevate it to varsity status in 2027-28. Lincoln Memorial plans to start a varsity program in 2027-28. The growth shows flag football has become a major sport at the collegiate level.
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