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Girls flag football is now recognized in Ohio
Governance
June 24, 2026
The Ohio High School Athletic Association voted to add girls flag football as a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year. OHSAA reported 162 girls flag football teams in the state during the spring and said the first sanctioned season would follow the new status.
Published by Ohio High School Athletic Association. Read September 2, 2026.
https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/girls-flag-football-is-now-ohsaas-29th-recognized-sport