June 3, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nicole Graper, MSCR Marketing Specialist, at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017 or Ian Hannah, MSCR Afterschool Supervisor at ihannah@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3018
MSCR to Organize New High School Girls Flag Football League
MMSD High School & Verona High School Girls to Hit the Gridiron
Madison, WI – High school girls in Madison are taking the gridiron this spring, getting a head start on what is widely considered the next big wave in high school sports. Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), in close collaboration with the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Athletic Department, is officially kicking off its inaugural High School Girls Flag Football League.
Adam Smith, Toki Physical Education Teacher, had the idea to create a girls football league and reached out to the MMSD Athletic department which suggested working with MSCR. Smith successfully secured a prestigious grant from the Green Bay Packers and USA football to help fund the league’s launch. With girls flag football rapidly growing nationwide and gaining momentum toward becoming an officially sanctioned Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) sport, this league positions Madison athletes at the forefront of the movement.
“This is an incredible opportunity to provide a brand-new athletic outlet for our female students,” said Mary Roth, MSCR Executive Director. “The support from the Green Bay Packers has been instrumental in turning this vision into reality. We are in a pilot year, and while we are focused on building up our roster numbers at a few sites, the enthusiasm, learning, and foundation we are building right now is unmatched.”
All four MSCR Afterschool High School Sites have teams that are participating. In an exciting addition to the local rivalry, Smith also reached out to Verona High School which has also joined the league, expanding the competition across district lines.
Media Invitation & Photo Opportunities
Games will take place on Sunday afternoons through June, featuring high-energy action and great visual opportunities.
Game Schedule (Sundays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
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June 7: Memorial High School (Mansfield Stadium)
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June 14: La Follette High School (Lussier Stadium)
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June 21: Memorial High School (Mansfield Stadium)
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June 28: La Follette High School (Lussier Stadium)
For more information about the program, to schedule interviews with organizers or coaches, or to coordinate sideline media access for a game date, please contact Ian Hannah at ihannah@madison.k12.wi.us or ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us
About MSCR
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and has been serving the Madison community since 1926. MSCR is committed to providing accessible, high-quality public recreation programs that enhance the life of all Madison residents. For more information, visit mscr.org.
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