From high school fields to elite club circuits and eventually the 2028 Olympics, participation in flag football is growing rapidly across the country.
To spotlight the talent fueling that growth, MaxPreps has compiled a list of 100 flag football players to watch during the 2025-26 school year. This list features a mix of athletes expected to compete in the fall, winter and spring seasons depending on their state's schedule.
We have also included players from states participating in pilot programs as the sport continues to expand nationwide.
Selections were based on statistics submitted to MaxPreps, coach nominations, game film and in-person evaluations. We are continuing to take nominations — if you know someone who should be on this list, email
steve.montoya@playonsports.com.
Three dynamic quarterbacks lead the way, including
Campo Verde (Gilbert, Ariz.) junior
Amaya Moreno. She is also QB1 for Arizona club Hypaelite, one of the top teams in the country. Moreno, a fall participant, has already led her squad to a Junior Olympic gold medal and three national championships.
Joining her is
Makena Cook of
Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.). Cook is a dual-sport standout like many elite flag football players and regarded as one of the top soccer players in her class. She brings athleticism and arm strength to the field and is among the best pure passers in the nation.
Akemi Higa of Nevada rounds out the trio. A proven winner at every level, she has captured Junior Olympic gold and a high school state championship. Over the past two seasons, Higa has thrown for at least 97 touchdowns each year and remains one of the most electric playmakers in the game.
Read on for a look at the top 100 high school flag football players to watch this season.
1. Amaya Moreno, QB, Campo Verde (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Class of 2027 As a sophomore, Moreno threw for over 4,800 yards and rushed for another 1,000. She accounted for 78 touchdowns last season.
2. Makena Cook, QB, Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Class of 2027 The MaxPreps California Player of the Year threw 97 touchdown passes and guided the Lancers to the Division 1 section title.
3. Akemi Higa, QB, Desert Oasis (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Class of 2026 An experienced winner at the national team level with multiple gold medals, Higa has thrown 292 touchdown passes during her time at Desert Oasis.
4. Samaya Taylor-Jenkins, WR/DB, Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 Named MaxPreps Arizona Player of the Year after hauling in 156 receptions for 2,138 receiving yards and 39 touchdowns.
5. Trishelle Tucay, WR/DB, Liberty (Henderson, Nev.)
Class of 2028 Gold medalist with the 15U national team in 2024, Tucay caught 25 touchdowns for the Patriots as a freshman.
6. Emery Beckett, QB, Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
Class of 2027 Plays club for Texas Fury and won gold medals in 2023 and 2024 with the 15U national team. Also led the Austin Texans to the NFL Flag championship.
7. Mariah Harrison, ATH, Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
Class of 2026 One of the most dynamic players in the country on one of the top teams. Harrison is likely moving to the quarterback spot after three years as a wide receiver.
8. Tessa Wieloch, WR/DB, North Penn (Lansdale, Pa.)
Class of 2027 Wieloch won gold medals at the 15U and 17U levels with the national team.
9. Desirae Holley, WR, McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)
Class of 2026 One of the top big-play threats in the country. She hauled in 90 catches for 1,256 yards and 27 TDs in 2024.
10. Becky Currence, WR/DB, O'Connor (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 Hypaelite club star has multiple college offers after catching 14 touchdown passes for the Eagles as a junior.
11. Akiko Higa, WR/DB, Desert Oasis (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Class of 2026 Hauled in 47 touchdown grabs with 10 picks on defense as a junior. She has 113 career TDs.
12. Shea Plantz, WR/DB, Alonso (Tampa, Fla.) Class of 2027
Another 15U national team gold medalist, Plantz had over 1,000 yards receiving and 17 INTs as a sophomore.
13. Sarah Williams, WR/DB, Robinson (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2027 A playmaker all over the field for one of the top teams in the country, Williams caught 31 TDs and snagged 11 interceptions last season.
14. Taylor Booth, WR/DB, Buchholz (Gainesville, Fla.)
Class of 2026 One of the top athletes in the state of Florida, Booth hauled in 25 touchdowns and picked off 15 passes as a junior.
15. Jaylani Palmer, WR/DB, Shadow Ridge (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Class of 2026 As a junior, Palmer had 1,947 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.
16. Gabby Werr, QB, Alonso (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2026 A winner at the QB spot. Werr had a big junior spring season with 71 touchdown passes.
17. Julia Oberholtzer, WR/S, Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Class of 2026 One of the top two-way players in the country. As a junior, Oberholtzer has 114 flag pulls and caught 20 TDs on offense.
18. Azul Trujillo, QB, Vincent Memorial (Calexico, Calif.)
Class of 2028 She was selected for the 2025 USA 15U national team. During her freshman season last fall she threw 68 TDs.
19. Claire McMahon, WR/DB, Campo Verde (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Class of 2027 One of the top two-way players in the Class of 2027, she caught 23 TDs and had 18 picks as a sophomore.
20. Lanieya Page, WR/DB, Prattville (Ala.)
Class of 2026 Page's athleticism made her a major weapon at wide receiver, where she tallied 1,200 yards and 25 TDs as a junior.
21. Kaitlyn Reynolds, WR/DB, Cedar Park (Texas)
Class of 2028 Multi-time national team gold medalist plays for Texas Fury.
22. Myla Alligood, QB, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.)
Class of 2026 During her first three seasons, Alligood has thrown for 8,331 yards and 121 total touchdowns.
23. Liana Hwang, WR/DB, Sonora (La Habra, Calif.)
Class of 2026 Beast on both sides of the ball. She caught 24 touchdowns and picked off 16 as a junior. Hwang is a member of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers flag team.
24. K.K. Ramsey, ATH, Steinbrenner (Lutz, Fla.)
Class of 2027 Enters her junior year with 78 career touchdown passes.
25. Mariah Willis, WR/DB, Mesquite (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 A standout on both sides of the ball, Willis piled up 20 interceptions as a junior.
26. Colby Cook, DB/WR, Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
Class of 2026 Cook shines in the biggest moments as evidenced by her five interceptions in Central's last two state championship game appearances.
27. Ariana Akey, QB, Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Class of 2026 Named the MaxPreps Colorado Player of the Year after guiding the Golden Eagles to an undefeated season and the state's first 5A state championship. She threw 82 touchdown passes.
28. Julia Rose, QB, Vestavia Hills (Ala.)
Class of 2026 One of the biggest arms in the country, Rose threw 76 TDs and averaged over 220 yards per game.
29. Kelsey Quinn, WR, Leander (Texas)
Class of 2026 The senior has offers in both basketball and flag football. She helped Texas Fury and the Austin Texans to the NFL Flag championship.
30. Daisy Throckmorton, QB, McClatchy (Sacramento, Calif.)
Class of 2026 A top-tier basketball player who can sling it on the football field. She passed for over 8,000 yards and 118 TDs as a junior.
31. Sydney Elizondo, QB, Lennard (Ruskin, Fla.)
Class of 2026 Moved to quarterback her junior year and went off, throwing for 4,267 yards and 72 TDs.
32. Emmorie Barnes, Rush, Dunedin (Fla.)
Class of 2027 Barnes put up eye-popping numbers as a sophomore, including 45 sacks.
33. Giovanna Ortiz, QB, Calexico (Calif.)
Class of 2026 Connected on 72 TD passes and piled up over 5,500 yards for the Bulldogs last season.
34. Kate Smith, ATH, Sunlake (Land O' Lakes, Fla.)
Class of 2027 Smith plays all over the field. As a sophomore, she completed 71 percent of her passes for 2,447 yards and 44 TDs.
35. Avery Schroeder, WR/DB, Wellington (Fla.)
Class of 2026 All-State selection has scored 43 touchdowns during her time with the Wolverines.
36. Mari-Margret Grayson, QB/DB, Bryant (Irvington, Ala.)
Class of 2026 As a junior, Grayson threw 36 touchdown passes. She also picked off 14 passes.
37. Audrina Wenze-Atencio, RB/LB, Casteel (Queen Creek, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 She is as dangerous as anyone with the ball in her hands. Has seven college flag football offers.
38. Jewels Gambino, DB/WR, Alonso (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2028 All over the field for the Ravens, she won a gold medal at the 15U level with the national team.
39. Allison Kaltenbacher, WR/DB, Lansdale Catholic (Lansdale, Pa.)
Class of 2027 She won gold medals at the 2023 and 2024 Junior International Cups. Has an offer from Marymount University.
40. Roxie Shaia, QB, Huntington Beach (Calif.)
Class of 2027 Put up huge numbers as a sophomore, connecting on 638 passes for 7,465 yards and 99 TDs.
41. Natalie Fischer, WR/DB, Alonso (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2028 Helped the Ravens win a state title in 2025 as a freshman with 13 touchdowns.
42. Natayla Odom, WR/DB, Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, Ga.)
Class of 2026 Huge reason the Yellow Jackets won a 4th-straight state title. She caught 13 TDs and had seven INTs.
43. Jala Hymes, Rush/RB, Robinson (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2027 Hymes put pressure on the quarterback all season with her speed and quickness, finishing her sophomore year with 18 sacks.
44. Tyuana Jackson, Rush/LB, Lyman (Longwood, Fla.)
Class of 2026 Recorded over 100 tackles as a junior with five sacks and two INTs.
45. Sophia Spiegel, QB, Land O' Lakes (Fla.)
Class of 2027 She passed for over 2,900 yards and added anoher 795 on the ground as a sophomore.
46. Danielle Morales, RB, Arbor View (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Class of 2027 As a sophomore, she led the state with 3,376 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. Morales also had seven interceptions on defense.
47. Rakyia Louis, QB, Edison (Miami, Fla.)
Class of 2026 The Miami-Dade County Player of the Year threw a 40-yard TD pass at the buzzer to lift her team to a Class 1A state title.
48. Jaiya Davis, WR, Millennium (Goodyear, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 As a junior, Davis averaged over 19 yards per reception.
49. Davie Slack, QB, Virgin Valley (Mesquite, Nev.)
Class of 2026 The 3A Desert League co-Player of the Year threw for 3,590 yards and 86 touchdowns. She also had seven picks on defense.
50. Aubrey Fogel, QB, Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee, Fla.)
Class of 2027 Threw 67 touchdowns as a sophomore to help her squad win a state title and a spring national championship.
51. Paige Halverson, ATH, Robinson (Tampa, Fla.)
Class of 2026 She does a little bit of everything for the Knights. Halverson will look to help her team win a sixth-straight title this spring.
52. Abby Johnson, WR/DB, Daphne (Ala.)
Class of 2026 A three-sport star, Johnson is one of the top athletic talents in the state of Alabama.
53. Faith Prinzo, QB, Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Class of 2026 The lefty QB put up big numbers on the ground and through the air. She threw for over 3,700 yards and rushed for another 900.
54. Allyson Schmida, DB/WR, Crean Lutheran (Irvine, Calif.)
Class of 2027 The junior is one of the top defensive players in the country with 49 INTs through her first two years of high school.
55. Bella Escobar, WR, Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, Calif.)
Class of 2026 As a junior, Escobar caught 21 TD passes and piled up over 1,000 yards receiving for the undefeated section champions.
56. Marlie Phillips, QB, Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.)
Class of 2028 As a freshman, the QB threw 69 touchdowns and helped her team to undefeated season and a state title.
57. Malaysia Roebuck, WR, Marana (Tucson, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 An All-State player as junior after pulling in 15 TDs and averaging over 16 yards per catch.
58. Isa Ady Rush/WR, Xavier College Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Class of 2026 Ady has multiple collegiate offers. Finished last season with 19 sacks.
59. Izzy Murray, QB/ATH, Ponte Vedra (Fla.)
Class of 2027 Murray never left the field for the Sharks this past season, throwing 36 TDs while also picking off 10 passes.
60. Cooper Dick, WR/S, Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Class of 2026 The Texas Tech soccer commit is also a standout on the football field. She does damage on both sides of the ball as a WR and safety in the middle.
61. Aribella Spandiary, QB, Maine South (Park Ridge, Ill.)
Class of 2026 The signal caller put up big numbers as a junior, connecting on 70 TD passes and over 5,000 passing yards.
62. Chloe Waldo, DB/WR, Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Fla.)
Class of 2027 She is picking up college interest after locking down receivers all season long. She finished last year with 22 picks.
63. Braelynn Looney WR/DB, Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Class of 2026 Looney had over 100 receptions and 19 TDs for the undefeated state champions.
64. Chloe Campos, RB/DB, Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.)
Class of 2026 A standout on the
softball diamond and on the football field. She was tough to cover out
of the backfield with 89 receptions and 15 TDs last fall.
65. Stephanie Freas, LB, Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, Calif.)
Class of 2026 A beast in the
middle of the defense for the Bruins. She led the team in flag pulls and
had 11 picks for her undefeated squad in 2024.
66. Laurel Smart, WR/DB, Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, Calif.)
Class of 2027 Smart made a big impact as sophomore for the Trojans last season, including 19 touchdown receptions.
67. Georgia Hawk, WR, Carlsbad (Calif.)
Class of 2027 A huge sophomore season at the wideout position with 131 receptions and 23 TDs.
68. Jazalyn Baluja, WR, East Bay (Gibsonton, Fla.)
Class of 2026She was one of the top wide receivers during the spring 2025 season, catching 140 passes and 26 TDs.
69. Amari Luster, ATH, Sumner (Riverview, Fla.)
Class of 2026 She has elite speed and quickness. Luster does it all for the Stingrays.
70. Giselle Nacelli, WR, San Clemente (Calif.)
Class of 2028 A top soccer player who can also bring on the football field, she had 21 TDs and over 1,500 yards receiving as a freshman.
71. Hayli McIlroy, WR/DB, Crean Lutheran (Irvine, Calif.)
Class of 2026 She was injured a good portion of her junior season but is poised for a breakout season.
72. Ella Moore, QB, Classical Academy (Escondido, Calif.)
Class of 2027 Put up massive numbers last fall with 858 pass attempts and 121 TDs.
73. Madi-Mari Grayson, WR/DB, Bryant (Irvington, Ala.)
Class of 2026 Averaged over 17 yards per reception and was also a shutdown defender for the Hurricanes.
74. Bren David, QB, Milpitas (Calif.)
Class of 2027 David was on fire to close out the season with over 800 yards passing and 14 TDs in her team's last four games.
75. Jasmyne Johnson, DB/WR, Basic (Henderson, Nev.)
Class of 2026 She was a ball hawk last season, leading the state of Nevada with 22 interceptions.
76. Cara Mills, WR/LB, Van Buren County (Spencer, Tenn.)
Class of 2026 Mills uses her 6-foot-3 frame to go up and make big plays. She is tough to defend wherever she is on the field.
77. Karah Floss, ATH, Arbor View (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Class of 2027 Floss was put in position to be the playmaker all season for the Aggies. She had over 1,100 yards receiving and also added another 715 through the air.
78. Kalis Bullock, ATH, Beloved Community Charter (Jersey City, N.J.)
Class of 2026 Despite some injuries last season, Bullock still made noise at running back, wide out and safety.
79. DeeDee Dudley, WR, Whitney Young (Chicago, Ill.) Class of 2027 As a sophomore, Dudley caught 98 passes for 1,200 yards and 25 TDs.
80. Rachael Baldyga ATH, Green Hope (Cary, N.C.)
Class of 2026 A three-sport athlete who stepped in as the quarterback for the Falcons last season. She is also one of the team's top defenders.
81. Abby Bensman, QB, Pope (Marietta, Ga.)
Class of 2026 Bensman was named 3A player of the year after leading her squad to a second-straight state title.
82. Emma Coronado, QB, Kimball (Tracy, Calif.)
Class of 2026 The three-sport athlete was tough to defend at the QB position all season, finishing with 82 TD passes.
83. Sylie Cid, RB, Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Class of 2028 She made a splash as a freshman leading the team in touchdowns and earning league offensive POY honors.
84. Jesika Hopkins, CB/WR, Mountain View (Loveland, Colo.)
Class of 2026 A huge piece of Mountain View's state title run. Hopkins was a force on both sides of the ball.
85. Mackenzie Arnold, WR/DB, Poway (Calif.)
Class of 2026 Arnold has a cannon of an arm, throwing 41 TDs and helping the Titans to a 16-3 overall record last fall.
86. Bailey Goldberg, QB, Coronado (Henderson, Nev.)
Class of 2026 The Oregon softball commit has skills on the football field as well. She threw 52 TD passes and ran for another 23 last season.
87. Maddy DePetrillo, QB, Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville, Fla.)
Class of 2026 Named Gulf Coast Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 2,600 yards and 28 TDs.
88. Karla Timothy, WR/DB, Central (Fort Pierce, Fla.)
Class of 2026 She had a breakout junior season with nine interceptions and 20 touchdown receptions.
89. Justine Batcheller, WR, Classical Academy (Escondido, Calif.)
Class of 2026 As a junior, Batcheller went off with nearly 1,600 yards receiving and 34 TD grabs.
90. Siannah Rios, QB, Bear Creek (Stockton, Calif.)
Class of 2026 Rios completed 73 percent of her 567 pass attempts last falls. She connected on 68 TDs through the air.
91. Fiona Helly, RB/DB, Wood-Ridge (Wood-Ridge, N.J.)
Class of 2026 Just shy of 3,000 all-purpose yards so far in her career with the Blue Devils. One of New Jersey's top offensive threats.
92. Aly Sauerbrei, QB, Willow Spring (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.)
Class of 2027 A four-sport athlete who can make people miss on the football field. She can sling it too, throwing 27 TDs as a sophomore.
93. Brianna Truss, QB/S, Cleveland Central Catholic (Cleveland, Ohio)
Class of 2027 One of the top athletes in the state of Ohio, she is the team's signal caller and top defender.
94. Nia Pullie, WR/LB, Jones (Chicago, Ill.)
Class of 2026 Anchor in the middle of the defense for the Eagles, Pullie had 84 flag pulls and nearly 1,000 yards receiving.
95. Hailey Gallegos, WR/S, South Hills (West Covina, Calif.)
Class of 2026 Put up insane numbers as a junior with 2,838 receiving yards and 44 TD grabs.
96. Amaya Grant, WR/S, Woodcreek (Roseville, Calif.)
Class of 2026 A big-play threat on offense with the ability to go up and make tough catches. She also roams the middle of the field on defense.
97. Tatianna Alvarez, WR/DB, Livingston (Calif.)
Class of 2026 Averaged over 16 yards per catch as a junior, finishing with 45 touchdowns.
98. Caroline Marshall, WR, Milton (Ga.)
Class of 2027 As a sophomore, Marshall put up huge numbers with 90 catches for 1,600 yards and 20 TDs.
99. Ava Ortman, QB/S, Ventura (Calif.)
Class of 2026 Second nationally in the junior class last fall with nearly 6,700 passing yards and 110 TDs. Ortman also added on 1,500 yards rushing.
100. Zariah Burnett, S/WR, Guilford (Rockford, Ill.)
Class of 2026 Burnett picked off 23 passes in 18 games last season, the third-highest total nationally in the junior class.
