Everyone has fond memories with flag football: snatching your opponent’s belt at the last second, completing a play that successfully blindsides your rivals, or sprinting into the end zone untouched. It’s a game that requires skill, passion, and — above all — spirit. North Gwinnett High School has taken the essence of the game up a notch by officiating a flag football league, and — in true NG athletics fashion — this team is one to beat.
Forty young women from freshman to seniors make up both a JV and a Varsity team, and their determined athleticism and NG pride has helped them rise to the top — securing the Varsity team’s spot in the playoffs for the 2024-2025 season as undefeated region champions. The JV team is just as impressive, ending with a whopping 15-0 record. They’re known for outscoring their opponents 545-8; not only dominating the field, but only allowing their rivals to make a single touchdown the entire season. Watching this league of girls make history is undeniably inspiring, and for them to do so with such success speaks on their athletic abilities as well as their passion for the sport.
Led by Coaches Brian Anderson and Major Carlberg, flag football has taken the NG student body by storm; gaining popularity in a way the school hasn’t seen before. Anderson says, “The interest for this sport has jumped so much, especially at our school. We’ve got good kids that work hard and I think they have fun.” There’s no denying that football is a cultural staple in the South, and it’s exciting to see young women encouraged to partake in the tradition as well.
You can support the North Gwinnett Flag Football team by attending games and keep up with them through their website, NGHSBulldogsAthletics.com. Stay updated on their stats by visiting MaxPreps.com.
