School has already started in some districts here in Arizona and that means the fall high school sports season is quickly approaching.
Flag football has seen explosive growth since being sanctioned by the AIA in 2023. There are four conferences, with a total of 159 schools participating heading into the 2026 season. The Arizona Republic is previewing players and teams ahead of the upcoming season. We will be asking for your vote on the top players at each position and the top teams (the poll appears after the list; print readers can find it with this story online at https://www.azcentral.com/...
Offense came first, starting with the quarterbacks. Then it was the wide receivers and centers. Now, it's the defense's turn. We begin with the rushers, whose primary job is to chase after quarterbacks.
1. Kayden Kisler, Gilbert Highland, So.
She will have to sit out the first half of the season after transferring from Hamilton, but she's going to make a huge impact right away once eligible. When it comes to pure speed, no player in the state at the position tops her.

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