Push for girls flag football as varsity sport in Massachusetts advances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Efforts to establish all-girls flag football as a varsity sport in Massachusetts are progressing after the campaign, led by co-founder Kayla Balamotis, submitted sufficient signatures to the MIAA. Balamotis indicated that girls have long desired the opportunity to participate in the sport, inspired by its popularity among boys and its upcoming debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The MIAA has yet to announce a timeline for its decision regarding the sport's varsity status.
- •Campaign submitted signatures to MIAA for varsity status.
- •Kayla Balamotis emphasizes girls' strong interest in the sport.
- •Flag football is set to debut in the 2028 Olympics.
- •MIAA has not yet specified a ruling date.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Push for girls flag football as varsity sport in Mass. moves forward
"The push to make all-girls flag football a varsity sport in Massachusetts is moving forward.
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