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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

OSAA approves girls flag football as a sanctioned sport

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- When the OSAA asked for descending votes to approve girls' flag football as a sport on Monday, you could hear a pin drop. That’s because moments before, every hand in the room was raised as the sport received unanimous approval.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Girls flag football is set to begin its inaugural sanctioned season in Spring 2027. (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon School Activities Association Delegate Assembly voted today to approve girls flag football as an officially sanctioned activity. The decision makes Oregon the 25th state in the nation to sanction girls flag football.

  2. KOIN

    OSAA approves girls flag football as a sanctioned sport (opens KOIN)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- When the OSAA asked for descending votes to approve girls' flag football as a sport on Monday, you could hear a pin drop. That’s because moments before, every hand in the room was raised as the sport received unanimous approval.