The rapid growth of girls flag football has the attention of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. OHSAA announces its future with the sport.

Ohio has become the 17th state in the nation to officially sanction girls flag football as a varsity sport. Flag football will also debut at the 2028 Olympic Games.

There’s little doubt to the growing popularity of girls flag football on the high school level. Thursday was another example of the sport’s growth as the fastest expansive high school sport in the country.