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The US Army Bowl, founded by Rich McGuinnes in 2001, has been bringing All Americans from all across the country to compete right here in Frisco for the past 22 years. The year 2023, however, was a historical year; this year the US Army bowl hosted twenty young women from across the country to compete in the first ever All-American Flag Football Game. Three Fort Worth ISD students alongside three Fort Worth ISD Coaches were represented in this monumental event.
Seniors Alezai Jones (Western Hills), Ja’Liya James (Western Hills), and Ti’yanna Johnson (Northside) competed in the game held on December 18, 2023, at The Star. They were on a team with girls from Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and other girls from Texas.
Representing Team West, all three athletes made a notable impact on the history-making game. Jones, a rusher for the Cougars, recorded a pair of crucial QB pressures. James, a corner, also for the cougars, made several high-staked flag pulls. From Northside, Johnson made a notable impact on the game with her sure hands and excellent route running.
During the three-day event, the athletes were able to autograph cleats, participate in combine activities, and compete in one-on-one skills testing with the football All-American Athletes.
The Team West Coaching staff comprised Coach Christopher Murry (Western Hills), Coach Kylie Johnson (Northside), Coach Akua Twumasi (YWLA), and two phenomenal coaches from Arizona’s Hamilton High School: Matt Stone and Mike Maccagnano.
At the end of the day, the West team fell short, but the impact of the weekend was immeasurable. From the Flag Football gear, new friends made, and an indelible spot in history, both kids and coaches are grateful for the experience.
More photos and video in the Photo Gallery.
We are proud to announce that Alezai Jones and Ja'Liya James have been chosen for the first-ever U.S. Army Bowl Flag Football All-American team.
These seniors are two of only 20 young women chosen to play in the inaugural Flag All-American Game on Dec. 18 at The Star, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Frisco, TX. The U.S. Army Bowl All-American Flag Football Game will feature exceptional high school women from across the country, each earning the prestigious title of All-American in recognition of their outstanding contributions to high school flag football.
The Flag All-American Game is one of the featured events of America’s Biggest Week in Football, which brings the best youth players to Texas. These young athletes will showcase their skills and determination on a national stage and take part in a full weekend of activities that includes opening night festivities, practices, testing at the National Combine, guest appearances, special ceremonies, and halftime entertainment.
The Flag All-American Game will be played on Monday, Dec. 18th, 2023 (6 PM CST).
The Lady Cougar Flag Football Team never gave up and came from behind after being down 7-0 at halftime.
On the first play of the second half, Anjell Smith took one to the house on a 65-yard run and she also caught the extra point to tie us up 7-7. She also had two big interceptions on the night. Anjell then caught a 15-yard pass and ran it into the endzone to give us the lead, 13-7.
The girls played a great defensive game by not allowing Paschal to advance the ball for the majority of the game. Check out the new hardware in the trophy case.
Our Lady Cougar Flag Football team will be playing for 2nd place against Paschal.
Yesterday your Lady Cougars flag football team went over the bridge to battle the undefeated Bobcats and we came away with a victory. The score was 13 to 12.
Iyanu McNatt played a big part in the victory by scoring both touchdowns. The first one was a beautiful pick 6 and the second one was a pass from Reyn Hart that she ran in from 20 yards out.
On the defensive side, Alezia Jones was a brick wall at the pusher position and pulled multiple flags. Ja’liya James had a big interception late in the second half and Anjell Smith and Rachel Ndekelengwe had big plays.
This was by far our most complete game of the year and it couldn’t have come at a better time. If you’re not doing anything on Friday night, it will be our last home game and we will be honoring our seniors that night. The game begins at 6:00 p.m.