Rankings, athlete spotlights, scholarship stories, recruiting updates, and the growth of girls football.
Maine South quarterback Aribella Spandiary was named Illinois Player of the Year and has signed to play NCAA Division II flag football at Mercyhurst University. The two-way standout has built one of the most decorated careers in Illinois girls flag football history.
Northwest High School's Myah Jackman has committed to play NCAA Division I flag football at the University of Texas at Arlington. The Maryland WR/DB is a two-time Big 33 All-American, 2025 U.S. Army Bowl All-American, and two-time DMV Top 100 nominee.
The Northwest Catholic HS defensive back and wide receiver was named the 2025 NFL Latino Youth Honors National Female Winner after a season that included a national championship, a regional MVP, and an invitation to the 2026 NFL High School Girls Flag Football Showcase.
More than 300 career wins, 11 state championships, 10 consecutive titles, and head coach of the U.S. Girls 17U National Team. Josh Saunders is one of the most decorated coaches in girls flag football.
Four-time Florida state champion, two-time national champion, and U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach. Matt Hernandez wins in every format of flag football.
The final HER 7v7 National Top 25 recognizes the strongest high school girls flag football program résumés from across the complete 2025-26 season.
The Robinson Knights captured their 10th consecutive state championship and 11th overall. After an early-season injury forced a change at quarterback, Robinson never looked back.
Teams that win qualifying HER 7v7 events earn paid bids to Flag Nationals — one of the premier championship destinations for elite girls flag football competition.
NFHS data shows participation reached 68,847 athletes in 2024-25 — a 60% increase in one year. Here's what the numbers say about the sport's explosive growth.
New high school programs continue launching every season, college opportunities are expanding rapidly, and more athletes than ever are beginning to see football as part of their future.
From nationally recognized Florida powerhouses to rising programs in California, Georgia, Alabama, and New York — HER 7v7 releases its inaugural National Top 25, spotlighting the programs shaping the future of the sport.
