CANTON, Ohio -- Nine Staten Island teams ventured to Canton last weekend for the 2025 NFL Flag Championships, but only one returned home with a championship and some shiny new rings.

Kids from across the country gather in Canton, Ohio for the NFL FLAG Championships taking place on Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20.

Maine South High School's girls flag football team competed in the second annual NFL Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio, over the weekend as a result of their win at the Bears' regional tournament last October.

My hope is that it will become a varsity sport,” CIAA commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker said of women’s flag football.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on the incredible catch at the NFL FLAG Championships | @EdEastonJr

Rising sophomore Brysen Wright made waves at the NFL Flag Championships in Canton. Here's the one-handed catch that started it all.

UIL says new playoff format was a success and will watch trends in state football attendance but says girls flag football needs more numbers

More high school girls are taking up flag football. As its popularity increases, more opportunities are arising for the athletes.