Alonso Ravens Remain No. 1 in High School Girls Flag Football Rankings

Rivals releases second Top 25 rankings for the 2026 season

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Alonso Ravens of Tampa, Florida remain the top-ranked high school girls flag football team in the country, according to the latest Rivals Top 25 rankings. The defending state champions return a talented roster, including star quarterback Gabby Werr and wide receiver Shea Plantz. Other top teams include JSerra Catholic from California, Robinson from Florida, and Phenix City Central from Alabama.

Why it matters

High school girls flag football has become one of the fastest growing sports nationally, with many elite programs emerging across the country. These rankings highlight the top contenders for the 2026 season and showcase the depth of talent in the sport.

The details

Alonso, the four-time state champion, opened the season with a 19-6 win over Plant and will face Sickles this week. JSerra Catholic, the top California team, won the CIF Southern Section Division I title last year behind a two-quarterback system. Robinson, Florida's most successful program, is led by senior QB Paige Halverson and is seeking its 11th state championship. Phenix City Central in Alabama outscored opponents 840-39 en route to the Class 6A/7A state title, powered by senior QB Mariah Harrison.

  • Alonso Ravens won the Florida Class 4A state championship in 2025.
  • The 2026 high school girls flag football season is underway.

The players

Alonso Ravens

The defending Florida Class 4A state champions, led by head coach Matt Hernandez.

Gabby Werr

The star quarterback for the Alonso Ravens, who threw for 4,789 yards and 71 touchdowns last season.

Shea Plantz

The top wide receiver for the Alonso Ravens, recording 1,137 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025.

JSerra Catholic Lions

The top high school girls flag football team in California, winning the CIF Southern Section Division I championship in 2025.

Phenix City Central Red Devils

The Alabama Class 6A/7A state champions, outscoring opponents 840-39 in 2025.

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What’s next

The Alonso Ravens will face Sickles on Thursday night as they look to continue their dominance in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

High school girls flag football has emerged as one of the fastest growing sports in the country, with elite programs like Alonso, JSerra Catholic, and Phenix City Central leading the way. These rankings showcase the depth of talent and competitive nature of the sport as it continues to gain popularity nationwide.