THE MOVEMENT: Texas high school girls flag football is here—and it’s not slowing down
Mar 24, 2026
THE MOVEMENT
Girls flag football is here—and it’s not slowing down.
With the backing of the National Football League, the sport has exploded across the country. From select leagues to high school programs, participation is surging—and yes, it’s already set to debut on the global stage at the Summer Olympics.
The momentum is real.
Now the question becomes: will girls flag football become an official University Interscholastic League sport in Texas?
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with some of the key figures driving the movement at both the local and national levels, including Ashley Castro, Jimmy Smit and Amber Klam.
They’re not just talking about the future—they’re building it.
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