Friday Night Lights Get a New Look: Girls’ Flag Football is Officially Sanctioned in NC
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-12T18:22:45.818Z
Sports
NC -- May 12, 2026: Last Wednesday, May 6, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) made a historic call: Girls’ Flag Football is now an officially sanctioned varsity sport. This isn’t just a club or an exhibition anymore—starting in the fall of 2026, high school girls will be competing for official NCHSAA State Championship trophies.
NC -- May 12, 2026: Last Wednesday, May 6, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) made a historic call: Girls’ Flag Football is now an officially sanctioned varsity sport. This isn’t just a club or an exhibition anymore—starting in the fall of 2026, high school girls will be competing for official NCHSAA State Championship trophies.The Million-Dollar PushWhile the athletes are providing the talent, the Carolina Panthers are providing the fuel. Following the NCHSAA's decisio