Olive Branch Conquistadors Girls Flag Football Athletes Eye New Scholarship Opportunities Amid state athletic association Expansion
As the University Interscholastic League's (state athletic association) flag football pilot program expands to more Texas districts, athletes from the Olive Branch Conquistadors are taking notice of emerging scholarship pathways. The Conquistadors, a 6A powerhouse, are poised to capitalize on the growth of girls flag football in the state. With the University of Nebraska's inaugural 2028 season on the horizon, led by Power 4 coaches Liz and Katie Sowers, Conquistador athletes are eyeing the Cornhuskers' 12 scholarships. Additionally, Ottawa University, Kansas, and Keiser University, Florida, are actively recruiting Texas talent, offering up to 12 and undisclosed scholarships, respectively. Midland University, Nebraska, is also recruiting, but details on scholarship numbers are not available. As state athletic association's expansion creates new opportunities, athletes from Olive Branch are advised to research and reach out to these programs directly to explore verified scholarship options.