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THE MOVEMENT: Texas high school girls flag football is here—and it’s not slowing down
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.
THE OFFSEASON: CE King is Houston's next power progam that is here to stay; a must watch
Entering 2025, C.E. King Panthers football was flying under the radar after a 5-5 season and missing the playoffs.
Enter Corey Laxen.
His presence precedes him. He’s got the chops. He sounds like a coach, looks like a coach and commands the room like one.
In Laxen’s first season, the Panthers got their swagger back—and then some—going 13-3 and advancing all the way to the Class 6A Division II State Finals.
Though they fell to DeSoto Eagles football inside AT&T Stadium, one thing is clear:
C.E. King is here to stay.
They’re young. They’re fast. They’re physical and they’re hungry.
So the question becomes—are the Panthers Houston’s next powerhouse?
Laxen has seen the blueprint up close, spending years on staff at perennial state power North Shore Mustangs football.
Now, the pieces are in place.
- The facilities.
- The players.
- The coach.
- The experience on the biggest stage.
Texas high school football… consider yourself on notice.