COLUMBUS, GA. — NOV. 6, 2025 — Senior wide receiver
KK Jackson of
St. Anne-Pacelli (Columbus, GA) is the USA Football & MaxPreps Girls High School Flag Football Player of the Week for Oct. 27 – Nov. 2. Jackson and the Vikings went 4-0 during the week, outscoring opponents 91-14.
St. Anne-Pacelli defeated the McIntosh Chiefs, New Manchester Jaguars, Northgate Vikings and Whitewater Wildcats. Jackson made 24 receptions for 435 yards and nine touchdowns during the week. She scored two or more times in three games and produced over 120 yards twice. Jackson also took snaps at defensive back, intercepting a pass against McIntosh and leading her team with six flag pulls against Northgate.
Jackson leads St. Anne-Pacelli with 64 receptions for 1,038 yards and 19 touchdowns this season. She is second on the team in passes defensed.
Notable stats for Jackson:
*Totaled 24 receptions for 435 yards and nine touchdowns in four games.
*Made seven receptions for 152 yards and five touchdowns on the way to beating McIntosh 32-2.
*Caught seven passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-12 game against Northgate.
*Produced six receptions for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 20-0 win against New Manchester.
As the Player of the Week, Jackson will receive a complimentary opportunity to be further evaluated through USA Football's National Team Development Program at a Talent ID Camp in the fall or spring. The development program is part of the premier pathway to Team USA Football®, which represents our country in international competitions such as the Junior International Cup, World Championships and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Athletes who attend the National Team Development Program's Talent ID Camp are eligible to receive invitations to future U.S. National Teams Trials within their age classification.
As football's official National Governing Body, USA Football oversees all aspects of American football in the U.S. This includes selecting, training and leading Team USA Football in both tackle and flag football for international competitions, including the 2028 Olympics. USA Football partnered with MaxPreps to start the Girls High School Flag Football Player of the Week award and continue to bring attention to the exploding popularity of flag football throughout the country.
USA Football and MaxPreps will announce award winners during the fall and spring high school girls' flag football seasons based on game statistics entered by coaches into MaxPreps.
This award celebrates the achievements of the athletes who are helping to drive flag football at the high school level. USA Football research shows more than 1.7 million athletes ages 6-17 played the sport in 2024, representing a 37% increase in participation over the past decade. Much of that growth is being driven by girls and women. Participation among girls ages 6-12 increased by approximately 283% from 2015 to 2024.
Opportunities for girls and women to play flag football competitively for high school and college programs are increasing. Sixteen states sanction girls' flag football as a varsity sport for current or future seasons. Women's flag football at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level features college scholarships and a national championship.
About USA Football:
USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) for American Football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football. USA Football selects, trains and leads Team USA Football® in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways. For more information, visit usafootball.com.
About MaxPreps:
MaxPreps is the nation's leading high school sports destination, offering fans the most comprehensive coverage with the latest scores, statistics, news, rankings, photos, and more. MaxPreps aspires to cover every high school team, game and player by partnering with more than 100,000 coaches throughout the country. A PlayOn Sports property, MaxPreps was founded in August 2002. For more information about MaxPreps, please visit www.maxpreps.com.
