Girls Flag Football Hits 100 Schools in Indiana | Indianapolis News

Girls flag football in Indiana is officially on the verge of becoming a sanctioned high school sport, with 108 schools already committed to launch teams by the 2026-27 school year — hitting the IHSAA’s threshold for official recognition. Powered by the Indianapolis Colts’ “Road to 100” initiative, which pledged $1 million in funding (up to $10K per school) to help schools overcome startup costs, the program has exploded from 8 teams in 2023 to 78 in 2025. This historic push not only expands athletic opportunities for young women but also celebrates a major step toward inclusivity and accessibility in sports — with official sanctioning likely by May 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fc130a036b307eb