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Memorial edges Castle 34-28 in Evansville flag football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Memorial edges Castle 34-28 in Evansville flag football matchup

Summary

Memorial defeated Castle 34-28 in a thrilling flag football game on September 14 at Bob Hargrave Field in Evansville. The match showcased the growing popularity of girls flag football in Indiana, with the Indianapolis Colts' 'Road to 100' initiative significantly boosting participation. Currently, 108 high schools are involved, with hopes of IHSAA sanctioning ahead of the 2026-27 season. Memorial, Mater Dei, and Castle are among the leading teams in the movement, building a competitive atmosphere as new teams join the league.

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By the Numbers

•Memorial and Castle faced off in a tightly contested flag football game.
•The game featured late-game heroics by Memorial to secure the win.
•Evansville high schools are increasingly participating in flag football.
•The Colts' initiative has expanded girls flag football teams significantly in Indiana.
•IHSAA hopes to sanction the sport officially in the coming years.

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1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Flag football's rapid growth is seen in the Evansville area

What they're saying

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Memorial, Castle and Mater Dei have done well in their representation of IHSAA girls flag football's rise since starting their journeys in 2025-26.
— Yahoo Sports

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