After years of effort, girls' flag football is now a state-sanctioned sport in Ohio

Flag football is a sport that has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years, having been named a new Olympic sport for the upcoming 2028 games.

In a fitting setting, with the NFL FLAG Championships taking place over the weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, OHSAA's executive director Doug Ute made the announcement during a press conference held at the Hall of Fame about the future of girls' flag football in the state.