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Tallmadge Board Approves Girls Flag Football as Varsity Sport for Spring 2026
Summary
The Tallmadge Board of Education voted Nov. 19 to add girls flag football as a varsity sport beginning spring 2026, citing Cleveland Browns and USA Football support, OHSAA sanctioning and limited district costs beyond a head coach stipend.
The Tallmadge Board of Education voted Nov. 19 to approve girls flag football as a varsity sport at Tallmadge High School beginning in spring 2026.
The board’s athletic presenter, identified in the meeting as Mister Johnson, told trustees the sport has grown rapidly since a 2021 pilot, is supported by the Cleveland Browns and USA Football and is now sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), which will stage a state championship.…
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