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Edgewood Warriors finish strong under Coach Olajuwon Cooper's leadership

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

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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Summary

The Edgewood girls flag football team had a successful season, finishing with an 8-2 record this spring. Despite a small and inexperienced roster, the Warriors demonstrated resilience, including a six-game winning streak. They narrowly missed playoff qualification after a double-overtime win against Berkshire. Coach Olajuwon Cooper has been named Ashtabula County Coach of the Year, sharing the honor with Tatum Pew. The future looks promising for the program, as the Ohio High School Athletic Association plans to fully recognize flag football as a varsity sport starting in the 2026-27 school year.

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By the Numbers

•Warriors went 8-2 this season, narrowly missing the playoffs.
•Carly Kray was named county player of the year.
•Coach Olajuwon Cooper earned Ashtabula County Coach of the Year honors.
•Team enjoyed a six-game winning streak during the season.
•Flag football will become a recognized varsity sport in fall 2026.

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1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper led Warriors to sucessful 2026 flag football season

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A glance at the Edgewood girls flag football program probably would not endear itself to many coaches. The roster is small, the team is inexperienced and the players practice only once or twice a week since most of the roster are busy with softball, track or another sport that is prioritized higher than flag football. Coach Olajuwon Cooper, however, says a “winning mentality” can cover up a ...
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