Carly Kray named first Ashtabula County flag football POY

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:17 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Summary

Carly Kray of Edgewood has received the inaugural Ashtabula County Girls Flag Football Player of the Year award after a stellar season in 2026. She led her team with 71 receptions for 860 yards and 24 touchdowns while also contributing 14 interceptions, ranking third in the state. Kray's recognition comes in a season where the Warriors finished 8-2, following up on a strong previous year that included a state championship tournament appearance. Coach Olajuwon Cooper praised her performance and character, highlighting her importance to the team beyond statistics. Kray plans to continue developing in flag football, balancing multiple sports commitments.

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  • Kray recorded 71 receptions, 860 yards, and 24 touchdowns.
  • She intercepted 14 passes, ranking third in the state.
  • Edgewood finished the season with an 8-2 record.
  • This is the first year for the county's flag football player of the year award.
  • Kray also excelled in basketball, soccer, and softball.
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Growing up, Carly Kray had exposure to lots of sports. Basketball, softball, soccer, and dancing all had a significant place in her childhood. Football, on the other hand, did not. Well, maybe just a little bit ... from trying to talk her way into a backyard game with her older brother, Logan, and his buddies. “All of his friends used to come over and I’d want to play with them,” Kray recalled ...

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