WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Ashley High School won the inaugural state flag football championship game against Apex High School. After trailing 7-6 at halftime, the Eagles turned it around in the second half, eventually winning the game 13-7. Sawyer Rigdon was named the Most Valuable Player of the state championship game. Her teammate, Mia Agrillo, was named the Defensive Most Outstanding Player. Apex’s Lindsey McKinney won the Offensive Most Outstanding Player award. The flag football state playoff was a first of its kind event. The sport is not officially sanctioned by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, so the state championship is technically an unofficial title. Flag football is considered one of the fastest growing high school sports in the United States. The Carolina Panthers have invested money in the sport in North Carolina. The Panthers say 119 high schools in the state are participating in the sport this year. Copyright 2024 WECT. All rights reserved.

Ashley High School's flag football squad secures first

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Ashley High School triumphed in the first-ever state flag football championship match against Apex High School. After being behind 7-6 at the break, the Eagles made a comeback in the second half, ultimately securing a 13-7 victory. Sawyer Rigdon was awarded the Most Valuable Player for the state championship match. Her […]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Ashley High School triumphed in the first-ever state flag football championship match against Apex High School.

After being behind 7-6 at the break, the Eagles made a comeback in the second half, ultimately securing a 13-7 victory.

Sawyer Rigdon was awarded the Most Valuable Player for the state championship match. Her teammate, Mia Agrillo, received the Defensive Most Outstanding Player accolade. Lindsey McKinney from Apex was honored with the Offensive Most Outstanding Player award.

The flag football state playoff marked a groundbreaking event. The sport isn’t officially recognized by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, meaning the state championship is technically an unofficial title.

Flag football is regarded as one of the fastest developing high school sports across the United States. The Carolina Panthers have invested in the sport within North Carolina. The Panthers report that 119 high schools in the state are participating in the sport this year.