Olathe, Kansas, September 23, 2025
News Summary
The Kansas High School Girls FLAG Football season has officially started with a record 29 high schools participating. This significant growth from last season’s 11 schools highlights the increasing popularity of girls FLAG Football. The end-of-season tournament is set for October at Olathe East High School. The league aims to encourage female participation in sports and has received positive support from across the community, with ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for young women in athletics.
Olathe, Kansas — The Kansas High School Girls FLAG Football season officially launched on September 3, with a record number of 29 high schools participating this season. This marks the second season for the Kansas High School Girls FLAG Football League, which has seen significant growth, increasing from 11 schools in the Fall 2024 season to its current total of 29 participating schools.
The end-of-season tournament is scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Olathe East High School. In addition, 10 schools are designated as hosts during the season, making it a well-structured and organized endeavor for players and fans alike.
Lara Krug, who serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Media & Marketing Officer for the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasized the impressive growth of FLAG Football in both Kansas and Missouri. The league’s mission is to inspire young women in sports and enhance diversity and participation in athletics.
The inaugural season in Fall 2024 featured 11 schools and a total of 13 teams. Last season, the championship title was secured by the St. Thomas Aquinas Saintes, who defeated Sumner Academy with a score of 32-20. Coaches from the FLAG Football teams may also be nominated for the Kansas City Chiefs High School Coach of the Week Award, with four Kansas FLAG Football coaches receiving nominations during the previous season.
In April 2025, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) reported that nearly 74% of survey respondents supported girls FLAG Football as an emerging sport in the state. Currently, Kansas is one of 17 states operating pilot programs for girls FLAG Football, with 17 schools having officially sanctioned it as a varsity sport.
The Kansas City Chiefs are committed to expanding participation in girls FLAG Football at all levels. Nationwide, over 100 colleges and universities offer FLAG Football as either a club or varsity sport, and more than 65 NCAA-affiliated schools currently maintain FLAG Football programs. Notably, Alabama State became the first Division I Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to provide scholarships for FLAG Football.
FLAG Football is recognized as the fastest-growing youth sport in the U.S. and is scheduled to become an Olympic sport in 2028. Approximately 2.4 million kids under the age of 17 play organized FLAG Football across the United States. The NFL FLAG program alone boasts over 1,600 teams represented in all 50 states.
For additional information on bringing Girls FLAG Football to high schools, interested parties can visit the Chiefs’ official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kansas High School Girls FLAG Football season begin?
The Kansas High School Girls FLAG Football season officially began on September 3.
How many schools are participating in the current season?
A total of 29 high schools are participating this season.
How many schools participated in Fall 2024?
There were 11 schools participating in Fall 2024.
When will the end-of-season tournament be held?
The end-of-season tournament will be held at Olathe East High School on October 18, 2025.
Which team won last season’s championship?
Last season’s championship was won by the St. Thomas Aquinas Saintes, defeating Sumner Academy 32-20.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Season Start Date | September 3 |
| Participating Schools | 29 |
| Previous Season Schools | 11 |
| Tournament Date | October 18, 2025 |
| Last Season’s Champion | St. Thomas Aquinas Saintes |
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Additional Resources
- Kansas City Chiefs: 2025 Girls High School Flag Football Season Under Way
- Wikipedia: Flag Football
- KCTV5: Chiefs Pour Support into Successful Kansas City Metro Flag Football Team
- Google Search: Girls Flag Football in Kansas
- KSHB: Emerging Sport – Missouri Preps Sports Association Advances Girls Flag Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Flag Football
- KAKE: Kansas City Chiefs Bringing Girls High School Flag Football to Wichita This Fall
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