The inaugural New Orleans Saints‘ Girls High School Flag Football season is underway, marking a historic milestone in youth sports in Louisiana. The goal is to have the Louisiana High School Athletic Association officially recognize Girls Flag Football as a sanctioned sport.
This pilot season, which kicked-off Wednesday, will see 10 schools across Orleans and Jefferson Parishes participating:
- Academy of Our Lady High School
- Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
- De La Salle High School
- East Jefferson High School
- Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School
- Sarah T. Reed Senior High School
- Sophie B. Wright High School
- The Willow School
- West Jefferson High School
More: Saints 2023 HS Coaches of the Week
It’s all part of the NFL-wide initiative to promote Girls High School Flag Football. The Saints Youth Development department is spearheading the Louisiana effort.
The inaugural season of Saints Girls High School Flag Football embodies a significant step toward promoting inclusivity and diversity in athletics. With the goal of having the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) officially recognize Girls Flag Football as a sanctioned sport, the Saints are leading the charge to pave the way for future generations of female athletes.
New Orleans Saints
The opening week of games will include Saints players serving as Honorary Game Captains. It will all lead up to a championship game on May 4 at Joe Brown Park.
The Saints organization is working with its partners, including the NFL, the LHSAA, the Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA), RCX, NCAA, GenYouth, and Nike, which donated customized uniforms to all of the participating athletes.
Flag Football is considered one of the fastest growing sports in America. Currently, nine states recognize Girls Flag Football as a sanctioned high school sport.
Flag Football will debut in the 2028 Olympics.
