Colorado high school girls flag football quarterback commits to Nebraska

TL;DR

Ariana Akey, a quarterback from Mountain Vista High School in Colorado, has committed to play women's flag football at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is the first player to commit to a Division I Power 4 program in this sport.

Key points

Ariana Akey commits to Nebraska for women's flag football
First player to commit to a Division I Power 4 program
Akey has thrown for 8,980 yards and 171 touchdowns
She rushed for 2,769 yards and scored 35 touchdowns
Highlights the growth of high school girls flag football

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As the popularity of high school girls flag football continues, so does the groundbreaking moments in the sport and earlier this week, the first ever player to commit the a Division I, Power 4 program occurred.

Mountain Vista (CO) Class of 2027 quarterback Ariana Akey via Instagram announced her commitment to Nebraska for women’s flag football.

“I’m excited to announce my commitment to play flag football at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I want to thank my coaches, my family, my teammates, and my friends for their support throughout this journey. I also want to thank coach Liz and coach Katie for this incredible opportunity,” Key said in her commitment post.

Akey has had herself a prolific prep career behind center for the Eagles, with the signal caller throwing for a total of 8,980 yards with 171 touchdowns over the last two seasons. The quarterback can get it done with her legs as she rushed for 2,769 yards and scored 35 touchdowns in that same span playing Colorado high school girls flag football.

Back in late January, Orange Lutheran (Calif.) junior quarterback Makena Cook became the first-ever female athlete to receive a Division I, Power 4 offer for flag from Nebraska. Cook, who is already committed to Georgia for soccer, is coming off a monster junior season for the Lancers as the signal caller led Orange Lutheran to the CIF Division I state championship, falling to JSerra Catholic, 25-20.

The junior quarterback had herself one of the best girls flag football seasons for any passer in the country thus far as Cook completed 639 of 863 (74 percent) passes for 7,083 yards and 112 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. Cook also added 313 yards and three scores on the ground.

More about Mountain Vista High School

Mountain Vista High School, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a prominent public high school known for academic excellence, strong community values, and a thriving athletics program. Home of the Golden Eagles, MVHS offers a wide range of AP courses, competitive sports, and extracurricular activities that foster student growth. With a focus on leadership and innovation, Mountain Vista prepares students for success in college, careers, and life.

Q&A

Who is Ariana Akey and what are her achievements in flag football?

Ariana Akey is a quarterback from Mountain Vista High School who has thrown for 8,980 yards and 171 touchdowns, along with rushing for 2,769 yards and 35 touchdowns in her prep career.

Why is Ariana Akey's commitment to Nebraska significant?

Ariana Akey's commitment is significant as she is the first player to commit to a Division I Power 4 program for women's flag football, marking a milestone in the sport's development.

What impact does Ariana Akey's commitment have on women's flag football?

Ariana Akey's commitment to Nebraska highlights the growing popularity and recognition of women's flag football, potentially inspiring more young athletes to pursue the sport.