NC High Schools Add Flag Football and Volleyball | Durham News

North Carolina just shattered barriers in high school sports—officially sanctioning girls’ flag football and boys’ volleyball, giving them playoff runs and state championships for the first time. After a tight vote by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, these athletes now get the same recognition as traditional sports, with girls’ flag football kicking off today and boys’ volleyball starting in February. With over 100,000 girls already playing flag football nationwide—and the Carolina Panthers helping launch it locally—the momentum is undeniable. Girls’ flag football’s regular season ends in late October, playoffs begin on Halloween, and the state finals hit November 14th. This historic move celebrates talent, expands opportunity, and signals a major shift in how high school sports are defined. 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/c04da464f760bfa4