Over 100,000 US girls playing flag football this year

Girls flag football has experienced a significant surge in popularity across the US, now ranking among the top 10 girls sports nationally. Current data indicates that over 100,000 girls are playing the sport this year. Projections suggest that participation will reach over 102,000 by 2026. This represents a massive increase compared to five years ago, when there were only 15,716 participants, highlighting the rapid growth and expanding appeal of flag football for female athletes.