No. 4 Robinson Beats No. 9 Lennard in High School Girls Flag Football

Senior QB Paige Halverson throws four touchdowns in the Knights' 27-13 victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a matchup of top-10 high school girls flag football teams, the No. 4 Robinson Knights defeated the No. 9 Lennard Longhorns 27-13 on Thursday night. Senior quarterback Paige Halverson led the way for Robinson, throwing four touchdown passes and finishing the game 26-of-38 for 218 yards.

Why it matters

This early-season clash between two of Florida's top high school girls flag football programs provides an exciting preview of the talent and competitiveness in the sport. The win gives Robinson, the No. 4 team in the nation, an important confidence boost heading into a big rivalry game against No. 5 Plant on Monday.

The details

Robinson opened the game with an 11-play touchdown drive and never looked back, building a 27-6 lead over Lennard. Halverson connected with junior wide receivers Annie Keith and Sarah Williams for two touchdowns each. Lennard made a late push to get within 27-13 but couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Lennard opened its season with a 32-0 win over St. Petersburg on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Robinson will play its rival Plant on Monday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Paige Halverson

Senior quarterback for the Robinson Knights who threw four touchdowns in the win.

Annie Keith

Junior wide receiver for the Robinson Knights who caught two touchdown passes.

Sarah Williams

Junior wide receiver for the Robinson Knights who caught two touchdown passes.

Josh Saunders

Head coach of the Robinson Knights.

Lennard Longhorns

The No. 9 ranked high school girls flag football team that lost to Robinson.

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What they’re saying

“We played really well on offense. It's as good as we've looked in an early competitive game in a really long time. I was pleased with the defense with the first couple drives. Really helpful.”

— Josh Saunders, Head Coach, Robinson Knights (Rivals)

“To get that first victory in as our first game will hopefully be a springboard into the rest of our season.”

— Josh Saunders, Head Coach, Robinson Knights (Rivals)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two of Florida's top high school girls flag football teams showcases the growing talent and competitiveness in the sport. Robinson's decisive victory, led by a strong performance from senior quarterback Paige Halverson, provides the Knights with momentum heading into a big rivalry game against Plant on Monday.