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Kansas has officially sanctioned girls flag football as a high school sport, following a 61-1 vote by the KSHSAA Board of Directors. The sport will begin competition for a state championship in the 2026-27 school year.
Southwind’s quarterback Malani Duncan (2) runs with the ball as she dodges Millington defenders trying to pull her flag during a game at Millington High School on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This is the first year girls flag football is a sanctioned high school sport in Tennessee and Southwind ended the regular season undefeated at 8-0. (© Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
According to an official social media post by the Kansas State High Schools Activities Association (KSHSAA) on Thursday, girls flag football is now a sanctioned sport on the prep level in the Sunflower State.
The KSHSAA Board of Directors voted, 61-1, to make girls flag football an officially sanctioned sport, becoming the 18th state to do so. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, the KSHSAA will begin having member schools compete for a state championship.
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“This is a great day for the KSHSAA as our leadership board took decisive action by approving the expansion of program offerings to include girls flag football,” KSHSAA executive director Bill Faflick said in a statement. “We appreciate the leadership of the Board of Directors, who faithfully serve and reflect the desires of membership in these important decisions. The KSHSAA also appreciates the support of the Kansas City Chiefs and other stakeholders who helped bring girls flag football to Kansas.”
Participation has seen major increases, jumping to nearly 69,000 participants in the 2024-25 school year, per NFHS Network data, and it’s rapidly emerging as an official varsity sport in numerous states, with more than a dozen already sanctioning it and others running pilot programs or preparing to join.
“Today’s vote will make it possible for so many girls across the state of Kansas to play flag football,” Kansas Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement via a press release. “We’re incredibly grateful to the fans, families, educators, school leaders, and communities across Kansas who raised their voices and showed up in support of these athletes. This outcome reflects a collective effort, and we’re proud to stand alongside everyone who helped make it clear that girls Flag Football deserves a place in Kansas high schools.”
Below is the full list of the 18 states around the United States that officially sanction girls flag football as a state championship sport:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Kansas
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Washington
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The KSHSAA's decision marks Kansas as the 18th state to sanction girls flag football, promoting gender equality in sports.
Competitions for girls flag football will begin in the 2026-27 school year.
The KSHSAA Board of Directors voted 61-1 in favor of sanctioning girls flag football.
Being a sanctioned sport means that girls flag football will have official recognition, allowing member schools to compete for state championships.
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