Head coach Shane Steichen, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce share their stories of fostering a love for the game and the rewards of playing high school football.

Penn High School completed a perfect 18-0 season to claim the 2026 Indiana High School Girls Flag Football State Championship, defeating Fort Wayne Snider and Lawrence North during the State Finals at Grand Park Sports Campus. The victory highlights the continued growth of girls flag football in Indiana, which featured 108 teams statewide this season.

Go behind the scenes with Colts wide receivers Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell as they go mic'd up and bring the energy on the sidelines during the Girls High School Flag Tournament at the 2026 NFL Flag Championships.

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was on hand at the NFL FLAG Championships in Westfield to honor the Boys 14U champions, presenting the team with the championship trophy.

Kalen Jackson, Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer, shares the exciting news that Indiana has officially reached 100 girls flag football teams, achieving a key benchmark in the state's rapid growth of the sport. The announcement highlights the collective efforts that made the milestone possible and reinforces the Colts commitment to creating pathways and opportunities for the next generation of female athletes.

More than 100 Indiana high schools. One shared vision. Watch the story of how athletes, coaches, schools, and communities helped grow girls flag football from a pilot league into a statewide movement. The Road to 100 may be complete, but the future of girls flag football in Indiana is just getting started.

Colts All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner surprised Lawrence North High School as part of a collaboration with Q-Collar, spending time with the nation's No. 1 wide receiver prospect and teammates. Beyond the surprise, the visit created space for conversations about mental health, preparation, leadership, and the mindset required to succeed both on and off the field.

Quarterback Daniel Jones teamed up with FlexWork Sports to host a fun-filled youth football camp for ages 6–16 at Cardinal Ritter High School, featuring skills training, interactive activities, and opportunities to meet the Colts quarterback.

The Colts and DeForest Buckner hosted their annual Skills Camp, a one-day camp that provided instructional drillwork, skill development, and character and leadership opportunities for 2nd-8th graders,

The Colts, Zaire Franklin, the NFL, and Warren Central High School teamed up for an NFL Flag in Schools Unboxing Event at Raymond Park Middle School. Seventh and eighth graders learned flag football basics and skills from Global Flag Ambassador Zaire Franklin and the Warren Central Girls Flag Football team.

On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we celebrate the incredible strides women have made in sports—and the bright future ahead. At the heart of this progress is the growing interest in High School Girls Flag Football across Indiana. Warren Central High School is leading the way, with an inspiring group of young women who are eager to take their passion for football to the next level.

For more information visit Colts.com/Flag

The Colts Walter Payton Man of the Year Kenny Moore II surprised Isaac Cole from Westfield High School with the recognition of being named the High School Man of the Year, presented by Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. Isaac is a 3-year starting offensive lineman for the Shamrocks, holds a 3.85 GPA, and volunteers at local community groups in Westfield.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Jim Irsay Family today announced a $1 million investment to support the development of girls high school flag football as a fully sanctioned Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sport.

Find more information at Colts.com/GirlsFlag

Indiana High School Girls Flag Football Year-In-Review

Head coach Shane Steichen, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Indianapolis native JuJu Brents share their stories of fostering a love for the game and the rewards of playing high school football.