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New Women's Flag Football Teams Launch in 2026!

8/8/2025

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In an exciting move for female athletes, Hardin-Simmons University and Howard Payne University will launch women's flag football teams in the 2026-2027 school year, joining their peers in the American Southwest Conference. This initiative not only empowers young women in sports but also aligns with the NCAA's potential recognition of flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women, with a pivotal vote scheduled for January 2026.

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In an exciting move for female athletes, Hardin-Simmons University and Howard Payne University will launch women's flag football teams in the 2026-2027 school year, joining their peers in the American Southwest Conference. This initiative not only empowers young women in sports but also aligns with the NCAA's potential recognition of flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women, with a pivotal vote scheduled for January 2026.