Wallace State Flag Football Caps Undefeated Inaugural Season with Tiger Town Showdown Title

Lady Lions defeat Clemson 13-12 in championship game to finish 26-0 in first year of program.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a flag football game in progress, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the uniforms of the two teams.Wallace State's flag football team celebrates their tournament championship victory over Clemson, showcasing the program's rapid rise to national prominence.Clemson Today

Wallace State's new flag football team capped off a perfect 26-0 inaugural season by winning the Tiger Town Showdown tournament at Clemson University. The Lady Lions defeated Clemson 13-12 in the championship game after rolling through pool play and the semifinals.

Why it matters

Wallace State's flag football program is brand new, making their undefeated season and tournament championship all the more impressive. The victory over Clemson, a major Division I program, shows the Lady Lions can compete at the highest levels of college flag football.

The details

In the title game, Wallace State outgained Clemson 181-148 and held the Tigers to just 11-of-31 passing. Quarterback Emma Kile threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns, with Mariah Ragland and Telecia Ransom each catching a TD pass. Defensively, Ransom and Tedriona Carnahan had interceptions, and Ma'Kyla Williams recorded a sack.

  • The Tiger Town Showdown tournament took place on April 18-19, 2026.
  • Wallace State finished the season with a perfect 26-0 record.

The players

Wallace State Flag Football Team

The inaugural flag football team at Wallace State Community College, which completed a perfect 26-0 season and won the Tiger Town Showdown tournament.

Clemson University

The Division I university that hosted the Tiger Town Showdown tournament, where Wallace State defeated Clemson 13-12 in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

What’s next

Wallace State will look to build on their inaugural season success and defend their Tiger Town Showdown title in 2027.

The takeaway

Wallace State's flag football team proved they can compete with the best programs in the country, capping off a historic first season by winning a major tournament championship against a Division I opponent.