PIAA sanctions girls flag football
PIAA officially sanctions girls' flag football in Pennsylvania thanks support from Eagles and Steelers
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) has declared girls' flag football as an official sport sanctioned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, beginning 2025-2026. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the PIAA now joins 12 other state associations to sanction girl's flag football.
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PIAA approves girls’ flag football
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled to learn of today’s announcement from the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA), declaring high school girls’ flag football an officially sanctioned sport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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High school girls' flag football: Students, coaches share excitement, talk impact of newly sanctioned sport
High school girls' flag football is now a sanctioned sport in Pennsylvania and coaches and students talk about the long-term impact the move will have on young girls into the future.
PIAA approves girls flag football as a championship sport in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association officially sanctioned girls flag football as a championship sport Wednesday.
PIAA votes to sanction girls flag football, first 'official' season arriving in spring of 2027
Are you ready for some more high school football in the WPIAL and PIAA? Well, it's coming soon to a school near you.
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