Rocky Mountain Grizzlies Girls Flag Football Players Targeted by Multiple NAIA Programs
The IHSA's flag football pilot district expansion has created new scholarship pathways for Texas athletes. The Rocky Mountain Grizzlies, a 5A powerhouse from Meridian, are among the teams benefiting from this development. Coaches Liz and Katie Sowers at the University of Nebraska have announced the Big Ten school's inaugural 2028 flag football season, offering scholarships to top recruits. Meanwhile, Ottawa University, Kansas, and Keiser University, Florida, have been actively recruiting Texas flag football talent. Midland University, Nebraska, also sees potential in the state's flag football players. UT Arlington, a developing NCAA D1 program, is closely monitoring the IHSA expansion. Grizzlies players interested in pursuing flag football scholarships should research and reach out to these verified programs to explore their options.