Eastern Alamance and Southeast Alamance flag football squared off in a round-robin game, Oct. 22, 2025. Courtesy of Brad Costa.
Varsity girls flag football takes root in Alamance County
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to approve girls flag football as an official high school sport over the summer, capping a rapid rise for the sport over the last two years. According to Eastern Alamance Athletic Director Brad Costa, the push began around the summer of 2024. ADs from the county met with representatives from the Carolina Panthers, who have invested over $2.5 million into growing the sport statewide over the last four years.
