Vanden Twins Commit to Albright College for Flag Football

Kenna and Cadie Holloway will be the first flag football players from Vanden High School to play at the college level.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Twin sisters Kenna and Cadie Holloway, standout flag football players at Vanden High School, have committed to play for Albright College's new women's flag football program starting in 2027. The Holloways, who have played flag football together since it was introduced at their school in 2024, are excited to continue their athletic and academic careers at the NCAA Division III school in Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

The Holloway twins' commitment to Albright College is significant as it represents the growth of women's flag football at the high school and college levels. Their scholarships will serve as inspiration for other young women interested in the sport, which is expected to see a rapid expansion of collegiate programs in the coming years.

The details

Kenna and Cadie Holloway were dominant players for the Vanden High flag football team, with Kenna excelling on defense as a safety and Cadie starring as a wide receiver on offense. In their two seasons, Cadie had 141 receptions for 2,160 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Kenna led the team with 138 flag pulls and 13 interceptions as a junior. The twins chose Albright over several other college offers because they wanted to continue playing together at the next level.

  • Vanden High introduced flag football as a sport in 2024, when the Holloway twins were juniors.
  • On February 1, 2026, Kenna and Cadie Holloway announced their commitment to play flag football at Albright College starting in 2027.

The players

Kenna Holloway

A standout safety for the Vanden High flag football team, Kenna Holloway was named the Monticello Empire League Defensive Player of the Year as a junior after leading the Vikings with 138 flag pulls and 13 interceptions.

Cadie Holloway

A dominant wide receiver for Vanden High, Cadie Holloway had 141 receptions for 2,160 yards and 20 touchdowns in her two seasons playing flag football.

Jon Harris

The head coach of the Vanden High flag football team, Harris praised the Holloway twins' dedication and leadership in building the program.

Micheal Holloway

The father of the Holloway twins, Micheal is the head coach of the Vanden boys basketball team and is excited that his daughters have found their own athletic path outside of the family's basketball background.

Albright College

An NCAA Division III school in Reading, Pennsylvania that is launching its women's flag football program in the spring of 2027.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very attached to my sister - probably way more than she's attached to me. I've always wanted to go to college with her and keep playing with her.”

— Kenna Holloway (modbee.com)

“We're pretty much attached at the hip. Everything we do, we do together.”

— Cadie Holloway (modbee.com)

“For us individually, it's great because I can walk on campus and tell girls that are thinking about playing flag football that these two ladies got a scholarship. It's such a growing sport.”

— Jon Harris, Vanden High School Head Coach (modbee.com)

“There's a lot of pressure following the basketball thing. They wanted to make their own path, so for them to find their own avenue and stick to it, it's special, and it's special for my wife and I to have three college athletes.”

— Micheal Holloway, Father of the Holloway Twins (modbee.com)

What’s next

Kenna and Cadie Holloway will continue to lead the Vanden High flag football team during their senior season before joining Albright College's inaugural women's flag football program in the spring of 2027.

The takeaway

The Holloway twins' commitment to Albright College highlights the growing popularity and opportunities in women's flag football, a sport that is rapidly expanding at both the high school and college levels. Their story serves as an inspiration for young athletes looking to forge their own athletic paths outside of traditional sports.