ACU Flag Football QB Discusses Early Support

Catarina Maccagnano talks team goals and upcoming Las Vegas game.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Arizona Christian University flag football quarterback Catarina Maccagnano discussed her team's goals, their upcoming game in Las Vegas, and the importance of having early support for the program.

Why it matters

Flag football is a growing sport, especially at the collegiate level, and ACU's program is one of the pioneering teams. Maccagnano's insights provide a glimpse into the experience of being a quarterback for an emerging flag football squad.

The details

In the interview, Maccagnano highlighted the team's focus on continued improvement and their excitement for the upcoming game in Las Vegas. She emphasized the value of the early support the program has received, which has helped establish it as a competitive force.

  • The interview took place on February 12, 2026.

The players

Catarina Maccagnano

The quarterback for the Arizona Christian University flag football team.

Arizona Christian University

A private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona that fields a competitive flag football team.

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What they’re saying

“We're really focused on continuing to improve and get better as a team. Our upcoming game in Las Vegas is a big opportunity for us.”

— Catarina Maccagnano, Quarterback (azcentral.com)

“The early support we've received has been really important in helping establish our program as a competitive force.”

— Catarina Maccagnano, Quarterback (azcentral.com)

What’s next

The ACU flag football team will compete in a high-profile game in Las Vegas on February 20, 2026, providing an opportunity to showcase their progress and compete against top programs.

The takeaway

As flag football continues to grow at the collegiate level, programs like ACU's are demonstrating the value of early investment and support in developing competitive teams and providing opportunities for student-athletes to excel in this emerging sport.