Flagler Palm Coast dominates in Five Star flag football tournament

The Bulldogs beat New Smyrna Beach 19-0 in the semifinals of the conference tournament.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:16am

A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting the raw movement and energy of a flag football game, with players' bodies and the ball dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of neon colors.Flagler Palm Coast's dominant performance in the Five Star flag football tournament semifinals showcases the team's explosive energy and potential heading into the postseason.Palm Coast Today

The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs defeated the New Smyrna Beach team 19-0 in the semifinals of the Five Star Conference flag football tournament on March 31. The Bulldogs put together their most complete performance of the season so far, according to the team.

Why it matters

Flag football is a growing sport in Florida, with the FHSAA hosting a state championship tournament. The Five Star Conference tournament is a key event leading up to the state finals, and Flagler Palm Coast's dominant win shows they are a team to watch as the postseason approaches.

The details

In the semifinal matchup, the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs shut out the New Smyrna Beach team 19-0. The Bulldogs' defense was stifling, not allowing the opposing offense to score. On the offensive side, the Bulldogs were able to move the ball effectively and find the end zone three times.

  • The game took place on March 31, 2026.
  • The Five Star Conference flag football tournament semifinals were held on that date.

The players

Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs

The high school flag football team from Flagler Palm Coast, Florida.

New Smyrna Beach

The high school flag football team from New Smyrna Beach, Florida that lost to Flagler Palm Coast in the semifinals.

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What’s next

The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs will advance to the Five Star Conference flag football tournament final, which will be played on April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

Flagler Palm Coast has emerged as a dominant force in Florida high school flag football, showcasing their talent and potential as they make a deep run in the postseason tournament.