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River Hawks add women's flag football to varsity sports in 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

River Hawks add women's flag football to varsity sports in 2028
Summary

Susquehanna University Athletics will introduce women's flag football as a varsity sport starting in the spring of 2028. Prior to this, the River Hawks will play as a club team in spring 2027. This addition marks the 24th varsity sport at Susquehanna. The university is conducting a nationwide search for the head coach. Director of Athletics Sharief Hashim emphasized this decision aims to expand opportunities for female athletes and enhance the athletics community.

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  • •Women's flag football will start as a club sport in spring 2027.
  • •The sport becomes the 24th varsity program at Susquehanna.
  • •A search for the head coach is currently underway.
  • •Director of Athletics Sharief Hashim highlights commitment to female athletes.
  • •More than 40 institutions currently have women's flag football programs.
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  • 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — River Hawks add Women’s Flag Football
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SELINSGROVE, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— Susquehanna University Athletics will add Women’s Flag Football to its varsity roster of sports starting in the spring of 2028. Next spring, the River Hawks will compete in Flag Football as a club sport, before transitioning to varsity the following season. Women’s Flag Football will be the 24th varsity sport for Susquehanna athletics. […]

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