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Three AZ Teams Win NFL Flag Championships

Sixty-six youth flag football teams, representing all 32 NFL clubs, competed in the 2018 NFL FLAG Championship Powered by USA Football as part of the NFL's Pro Bowl Week in Orlando, Florida.

Teams competed in four divisions: 9-10 coed, 11-12 coed, 13-14 boys and 13-14 girls. Arizona had a fantastic showing, as three different teams came away with titles for their age group. Champions included:

9-10 Coed:

T.I. Cardinals, Scottsdale, Arizona

Players: Jack Bridgford, LJ Guzman, Gage Higley, Braxton Huynh, Michael Martin, Kyeon Murray, Gavin Myers, Reiss Rinaldi, Eric Rubin, Nick Utan

Coaches: Brian Rubin, Brian Murray

11-12 Coed:

YYFFA Browns, Youngstown, Ohio

Players: Dontaye Bell, Javon Bell, Nicolas Bengala, Shane Lindstrom, Ashton O'Brien, Nasir O'kane, Nicolas Ryan, Ty Stricko, Tanner Stricko, Michael Wells

Coaches: Dan Stricko, Paul Lindstrom

13-14 Boys:

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