Framingham's First Girls Flag Football Season Kicks Off

The Flyers prepare for their inaugural season opener on Wednesday.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:27am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold brushstrokes and neon colors that capture the dynamic movements and raw athleticism of a girls flag football game.The Framingham High School girls flag football team prepares to make history in their inaugural season.Framingham Today

The Framingham High School girls flag football team is gearing up for its very first season, which begins this Wednesday with an away game in Methuen. The Flyers' first home game is scheduled for April 16th as the team looks to build on the excitement and momentum surrounding the new program.

Why it matters

The addition of a girls flag football team at Framingham High represents a significant milestone for the school and the local community, providing female student-athletes with a new athletic opportunity and helping to promote gender equity in high school sports.

The details

The Framingham girls flag football team has been practicing hard in preparation for their inaugural season. While they have yet to play an official game, the Flyers are eager to take the field and compete against other schools in the region.

  • The Framingham girls flag football team's first game is this Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Flyers' first home game is scheduled for April 16, 2026.

The players

Framingham High School

The public high school in Framingham, Massachusetts that is launching the new girls flag football program.

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What’s next

The Framingham girls flag football team will look to build momentum and establish their program in their first season of competition.

The takeaway

The introduction of girls flag football at Framingham High represents an exciting new athletic opportunity that will help promote gender equity and provide female student-athletes with a chance to compete and showcase their skills.