Maryland High School Sports Group Adds Girls Flag Football as Championship Sport

Maryland high school sports group adds girls flag football as championship sport

Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association voted unanimously to add girls flag football as a state championship sport starting in the 2026-2027 school year, making it the organization’s 26th sport offering. The MPSSAA Board of Control approved the move, and Maryland Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright signed off, the association said. The first MPSSAA season will include three state tournament classifications based on school enrol…

It's Official: Girls' Flag Football is a sanctioned sports for Maryland high schools

Maryland is adding another championship sports to high schools. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) officially sanctioned girls'

Girls flag football becomes Maryland's 26th state championship sport

Girls flag football has now been recognized as a state championship sport, marking a historic milestone for female student-athletes across Maryland.The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) made the announcement Friday, adding that the inaugural championship season is set for fall 2026, concluding with the state title games being played at M&T Bank Stadium.This initiative has been driven by a multi-year effort by the Ba…