Mohonasen Flag Football Falls in Debut Against RCS

New high school flag football program loses 26-0 in first-ever matchup.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:13pm

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Mohonasen High School's new flag football team took on Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (RCS) in their inaugural game on Monday, but fell 26-0 in the contest.

Why it matters

The addition of flag football as a high school sport in the region represents a growing trend, as schools look to provide more athletic opportunities, especially for female students. This first matchup between the two local programs highlights the early development of the sport at the scholastic level.

The details

Mohonasen, a first-year flag football program, was overmatched by the more experienced RCS squad in the teams' initial meeting. RCS scored 26 unanswered points to secure the victory in the historic matchup.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Mohonasen High School

A public high school located in Rotterdam, New York that recently launched a new flag football team.

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (RCS)

A public school district in Ravena, New York that has an established flag football program.

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What they’re saying

“We have a lot of work to do, but I'm proud of the effort our girls put forth in their first-ever game.”

— Mohonasen Head Coach

What’s next

Mohonasen will look to rebound in their next game against a different opponent, while RCS will aim to continue their strong start to the season.

The takeaway

The debut of Mohonasen's flag football program represents the growth of the sport at the high school level, providing new athletic opportunities for student-athletes. Though they fell short in the first matchup, the experience will be valuable as Mohonasen works to build their program.