With the high school girls flag football season nearly upon us, we are highlighting 100 players to watch for the 2026-27 school year, covering fall, winter and spring seasons.
Included on the list are players from states that have played the sport for several years as well as those yet to sanction the sport.
Selections were based on statistics submitted to MaxPreps, coach nominations, game film, in-person observations and team success from the previous year. We are continuing to take nominations — if you know someone who should be on this list, email nick.pecoraro@playonsports.com.
Read on for a complete look at the list.
Arguably the face of high school girls flag football, Cook transferred to Sierra Canyon for her senior year. The Team USA QB led Orange Lutheran to a section title as a sophomore and was MaxPreps National Junior of the Year in 2025.
California's Freshman of the Year in 2025 helped JSerra Catholic to an unbeaten season. She will join Cook and others to roll out the Sierra Canyon program this year.
A MaxPreps All-American, Tucay was the state leader in receiving and one of Team USA's top two-way players during the International Cup in June.
Was QB1 for Team USA during the International Cup in June, completing 82 percent of her passes for 1,279 yards and 26 touchdowns against just one interception through six games.
A major offensive weapon for the state champions in 2025, accounting for 3,564 yards and 45 touchdowns. Also had 19 picks on defense.
One of three JSerra receivers with more than 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns as well as the team leader with 19 interceptions.
Last year's Florida Player of the Year returns aiming to lead the Hawks to a state three-peat in the spring.
Helped the Red Devils complete a state title three-peat with 1,596 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns along with 63 flag pulls and three interceptions.
Enters her senior year as the sport's all-time leading rusher with 7,760 career yards.
Completed 21 of 25 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns in in Class 5A state championship game last season.
Finished as the top passer in the state of Arizona with 6,079 yards and was one of just seven quarterbacks in the country with more than 100 TD passes.
12. Natalie Fischer, Jr., Alonso (Tampa, Fla.)A Team USA member, Fischer led Alonso (19-1) with 20 touchdown catches and tallied 929 receiving yards.
Part of a 1-2 quarterback punch for the top overall team in the country, Meier had 3,729 passing yards with 58 TD passes.
Helped co-quarterback the Lions to a 28-0 record with 3,460 passing yards and 44 touchdowns.
Last year's MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year set a single-season passing record with 9,503 yards while adding 112 TD tosses.
Set single-season receiving records for catches (276) and yards (3,702) a year ago. Helped Mexico win gold at the 2026 International Cup.
Led the state of Pennsylvania with 1,364 receiving yards, 32 touchdowns, 111 flag pulls and 14 interceptions.
In the discussion for the top two-way player in the game, Reynolds led Team USA in flag pulls and touchdowns scored during the International Cup.
Led the Class 4A champion Titans with 4,103 passing yards and 71 touchdowns.
A breakout freshman season at Orange Lutheran saw Dubois post 1,747 receiving yards with 31 touchdowns to go with six interceptions.
Provided 1,660 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns for the state champion Huskies.
Led the state champions with 1,828 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns as well as 82 flag pulls.
A Team USA member and a transfer from Robinson, Klaiber earned second team MaxPreps All-American honors as a freshman and helped keep alive a state championship streak of 10 consecutive years.
A Team USA member, Curry had 1,852 passing yards and 505 rushing yards and pushed the Toros to their deepest postseason run.
26. Ariana Karastanovic, Jr., Tottenville (Staten Island, N.Y.)Led USA's 17U team with four interceptions during the International Cup in June.
One of the best defenders in the freshman class a year ago, posting 166 flag pulls.
29. Amya Brooks, Sr., CentralOne of the top returning two-way players for a team that finished No. 2 overall in the final MaxPreps rankings in 2025.
Steadily climbing the game's all-time passing leaderboard after a junior season with 6,692 yards and 89 touchdowns for the Oilers (25-2).
Was the 17U USA team's top target with 38 receptions, 386 receiving yards and seven touchdowns over six games.
The North Carolina Player of the Year led Wakefield to a 27-0 season, throwing for 3,400 yards and 57 touchdowns with 15 more rushing scores.
The MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year as a sophomore, led the entire nation in rushing as a junior with 3,081 yards, adding 21 touchdowns.
34. Gigi Gambino, Jr., AlonsoWas one of the top defenders for Team USA during the International Cup in June and was a MaxPreps All-American honorable mention selection.
Considered one of the top pass rushers in the state with 161 career sacks entering her senior year. Also compiled more than 2,000 receiving yards with 39 touchdown grabs.
Last year's MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year had more than 2,400 passing yards and elevated her rushing game during the playoffs to lead the Lancers to a state title.
One of the 15U USA team's top two-way players during the International Cup with 247 receiving yards and four touchdowns along with 11 flag pulls and an interception in six games.
The Dolphins were a game away from a state championship as Dudley produced 1,829 yards and 26 scores receiving.
One of the top pass catchers out of the state of Texas, doubling as a multi-year Team USA representative.
Led Alonso with 1,187 receiving yards and added 16 touchdown catches.
Was the MVP of the state championship game with 96 yards and three touchdowns passing with another 124 yards on the ground.
Quarterbacked Lynden to a perfect 18-0 record and a state title as Washington's only unbeaten team.
Led the Sharks (19-1) with 4,884 passing yards and 71 touchdowns in 2025.
Threw for 7,100 yards and 107 touchdowns while adding 1,031 rushing yards and 21 scores on the ground for the Division II section champions.
46. Emily Cory, Sr., West Park (Roseville, Calif.)The driving force behind West Park's breakout playoff run with 3,176 passing yards and 57 touchdowns. Also added 740 rushing yards with seven more scores.
The top defensive player for the Dolphins, ripping 146 flags and posting 82 sacks.
Recorded 1,956 receiving yards with 31 touchdowns and had 11 interceptions during her sophomore year. Already has a record-setting, seven-touchdown performance from early this season.
Co-piloted the QB duties for the state champion Mustangs with 2,815 passing yards and 48 touchdowns with an additional 838 rushing yards and 14 scores.
Led the state of Illinois in passing as a sophomore with 6,078 yards and 78 touchdowns.
Led her team to a 13-0 season, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 41 touchdowns.
A superb sophomore campaign saw Cid lead the Sailors with 1,161 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns and 129 flag pulls to go with her nine sacks and nine interceptions.
Posted 121 receiving yards with four touchdowns to help lead the 15U Team USA team to gold in the International Cup.
Helped the Longhorns win their first state championship with 1,160 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
With 217 flag pulls a year ago, Majka was the top freshman – and second overall – in the entire nation at stopping plays and helped the Hawks to a state title.
56. Caroline Marshall, Sr., Milton (Ga.)Continued
to increase her production on both sides of the ball as a junior with
2,009 receiving yards and 26 scores as well as 36 flag pulls and eight
interceptions.
Class of 2027
Became one of just three players ever to record more than 3,000 receiving yards in a single season in 2025.
A two-way stud for the Coyotes with 16 interceptions, 39 flag pulls and 969 receiving yards with 25 touchdowns as a freshman.
Had the game-winning touchdown catch in the Division I state championship game and played for Team USA in the 17U International Cup.
Had 858 receiving yards with 10 touchdowns before helping the 17U Mexico team win the International Cup with seven more TD grabs.
62. Laila Bentz, So., North PennLed all Pennsylvania passers with 5,452 yards and 92 touchdown passes as a freshman.
Was named New York's Player of the Year after leading Pioneer to back-to-back state titles with more than 3,400 total yards and 76 total touchdowns.
The reigning Connecticut Player of the Year led the Red Hawks to back-to-back state championships after a title game performance that included four total touchdowns, 216 total yards and an interception on defense.
Had 1,624 receiving yards with 30 touchdowns for the Lancers.
A threat on the defensive side of the ball for the four-time state champions.
Had 2,378 receiving yards with 32 touchdowns along with seven interceptions, helping the Bears to a section championship.
Added six interceptions and 59 flag pulls to her productive 1,531 receiving yards and 21 total touchdowns for the Crusaders in 2025.
69. Emily Salafia, Sr., St. Joseph-by-the-Sea (Staten Island, N.Y.)A member of the Team USA program, Salafia helped the Vikings to an unbeaten record and a fifth straight Catholic High School Athletic Association title.
70. Lacie Nemchick, Jr., Highland (Gilbert, Ariz.)Threw for nearly 200 yards per game during nine games as a sophomore for the No. 3 team in Arizona.
A breakout freshman season in 2025 saw Vasquez go for 1,228 yards and 18 touchdowns on the receiving end.
Posted 1,797 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns and a team-high eight sacks for the unbeaten Lions.
73.
Victoria Whitfield, Sr.,
East Bay (Gibsonton, Fla.)Accounted for 4,330 yards and 66 touchdowns as a junior, was a standout at the NFL Flag Championships in July.
74. Izzie Dieter, So., Torrey Pines (San Diego, Calif.)One of the top freshman quarterbacks in California posted 4,820 passing yards with 55 touchdowns to only six interceptions for the Falcons.
With 2,226 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, Cervantes was one of four Scots with at least 1,000 receiving yards in 2025.
Part of the potent aerial attack for the Scots, Lopez tallied 1,950 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns while contributing 152 flag pulls and five interceptions.
Threw for 2,119 yards and 40 touchdowns for the Rebels.
Rushed for 2,570 yards and 25 scores while tallying 90 flag pulls and 44 sacks defensively.
Caught 140 passes for 1,335 yards and 15 scores for the Southern Section runner-up.
Made a splash in her varsity debut with four interceptions, 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. Was also selected to the 15U USA national team.
Had 1,511 receiving yards with 28 touchdowns and 18 interceptions in just 14 games last spring.
A VCU soccer commit, Franks was named the Long Island Offensive Player of the Year after leading the state champions with 1,682 yards and 27 touchdowns receiving.
A versatile standout at the NFL Flag championships, Sullivan accounted for 42 offensive touchdowns and has tallied 18 interceptions in each of the past two seasons.
Led the Sac-Joaquin Section with 2,489 receiving yards while adding 31 scores and 20 interceptions.
Named MVP of the North Coast Section championship game after posting a season-high of 93 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
Threw for 3,038 yards and ran for 869 while compiling 58 total touchdowns for the Nevada state champs.
A Team USA member, Taylor competed in USA Football's Select Bowl in 2025 and helped secure a gold medal with a late interception.
The state association's Class B Player of the Year helped the Generals to an 18-1-1 record last spring.
Was a big contributor defensively for Team USA at the International Cup in June with three interceptions and 13 flag pulls for the gold medalists.
Topped 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards while scoring 72 total touchdowns and leading the Maroons (17-1) with 63 flag pulls and 13 sacks.
Helped the Falcons win their second section crown with 6,330 passing yards and 84 touchdowns while running for 1,333 yards as a sophomore.
Already one of the top players from Missouri and is a former MVP of the 16U USA Football Talent ID Camp in 2025.
The defensive leader with 19 interceptions on a team that allowed double-digits only four times in 24 games in 2025.
Went 40 of 45 with 361 yards and four touchdown passes in the Class 2A state championship victory.
95. Jewels Gambino, Jr., AlonsoA key piece for a 19-1 squad was also chosen to compete in the 2026 Under Armor Next All-America Game.
Missed several games with injury in 2025 but produced a sophomore season in 2024 with 1,750 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns.
Threw for 2,872 yards and 40 touchdowns in 12 games for North Hills in 2025.
Only played five varsity games as a freshman after getting called up for the postseason in late April but filled in seamlessly to lead Lennard to its first state championship.
Led one of just two unbeaten teams in California with 77 touchdown passes and six rushing scores.
100. Jayleene Torres, Sr., Plainville (Conn.)One of the most heavily-recruited quarterbacks in Connecticut, Torres led the Blue Devils to a state championship in 2025.
