FLAG FOOTBALL: North Central Florida Flag Football Final for March 3-4, 2025

After the first two weeks of the season we realized just how much information we could pack into our Flag Football Finals from around the state. As such starting this week, we are taking on a new approach to our Flag Football Final reports by publishing regional Flag Football Final reports on Wednesday’s for games played on Monday and Tuesday, Friday’s for games played on Wednesday and Thursday while doing a final report for the week on most Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons for games played on Friday and Saturday.

With each Flag Football Final will provide you scores from around the region with extended recaps on some of the top games and highlight top performances for each day in the report.

Coaches who would like to provide us with a detailed box score can do so by sending in your box score report using our form by clicking here.

NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 2

You can vote now though Sunday, March 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET/10:59 p.m. CT for the North Central Florida Girls Flag Football Player of the Week for Week 2 by clicking here.

Here is who you can vote for this week:

• ATH Taylor Booth, Buchholz (Gainesville)
• QB Arnayshia Griffin, Bradford (Starke)
• QB Hannah Mason, Belleview
• ATH Jazmyn Rivas, Belleview
• ATH Nat Williams, Santa Fe (Alachua)

MONDAY’S GAMES

Bradford (Starke) 34, Suwannee (Live Oak) 0

In the Jaguars PREP Game of the Week, the Class 1A No. 4 Tornadoes shut out the Class 1A No. 7 Bulldogs behind the dynamic play of Arnayshia Griffin. Griffin displayed her versatility by throwing for 270 yards and three touchdowns while adding 60 yards and a score on the ground. Nichelle Brown was unstoppable in the open field, amassing 190 receiving yards with three touchdowns and contributing 55 rushing yards with a touchdown. The Tornadoes’ defense proved equally dominant with Griffin intercepting three passes and Brown adding two more interceptions. Kailyn Teal contributed with three receptions, while Talaysia Cummings added a pair of catches to round out the balanced offensive attack. The Tornadoes scored in all four quarters to maintain control throughout the contest.

Santa Fe (Alachua) 31, Eagle’s View (Jacksonville) 0

The Raiders overwhelmed the Warriors with a balanced attack led by junior quarterback Brooke Zeller. Zeller completed 20 of 24 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns in a masterful display of efficiency. Ranilah Smith dominated on both sides of the ball, hauling in 10 passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns while recording a game-high 20 flag pulls and 10 sacks on defense. Nat Williams anchored the defense with 12 flag pulls and six sacks while contributing on offense with three receptions. Aghare Young added a touchdown reception and six flag pulls, helping the Raiders secure their shutout victory. Kylie Pinson contributed with five receptions for 55 yards and eight flag pulls to round out the impressive team performance.

St. John Lutheran (Ocala) 18, Gainesville 13

MONDAY’S TOP PERFORMANCES

ATH Nichelle Brown, Bradford (Starke), Sr. – Caught seven passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on five carries, and added two interceptions on defense in a 34-0 win over Suwannee.

QB Arnayshia Griffin, Bradford (Starke), Jr. – Went 13-of-27 passing for 270 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, and recorded three interceptions on defense in a 34-0 win over Suwannee.

ATH Ranilah Smith, Santa Fe (Alachua), Jr. – Caught 10 passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns, recorded a game-high 20 flag pulls, and added 10 sacks in a 31-0 win over Eagle’s View.

ATH Nat Williams, Santa Fe (Alachua), Jr. – Recorded 12 flag pulls and six sacks on defense, while adding three receptions for 30 yards and two carries for 20 yards on offense in a 31-0 win over Eagle’s View.

QB Brooke Zeller, Santa Fe (Alachua), Jr. – Went 20-of-24 passing for 220 yards and two touchdowns, caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown, and added eight flag pulls in a 31-0 win over Eagle’s View.

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Buchholz (Gainesville) 39, Keystone Heights 14

The Bobcats overpowered the Indians behind the stellar play of Isabella Alexander. Alexander directed the Buchholz offense with precision, accounting for six total touchdowns with five through the air and one on the ground. Atera Clark starred with two receiving touchdowns and an interception returned for a touchdown, along with another interception totaling 50 return yards. Taylor Booth showcased her ball-hawking skills with three interceptions for 27 return yards, while Suzanna Byrne contributed six receptions and a touchdown. For Keystone Heights, Alee Horton displayed her versatility with passing and rushing touchdowns, 158 total yards from scrimmage, and an interception on defense. Riley Shuford added 65 receiving yards and an interception, while Whitnee Buchanan scored on one of her five receptions.

Suwannee (Live Oak) 6, Baker County (Glen St. Mary) 0

The Bulldogs edged the Wildcats in a defensive showdown with Jessica Tran providing the game’s only points on a rushing touchdown. Tran led a balanced Suwannee attack with 62 passing yards and 35 rushing yards while anchoring the defense with seven flag pulls, two pass deflections, and a sack. Tor’lanedria Ross was the top target in the passing game, hauling in five receptions for 72 yards and adding a pass deflection on defense. Cherish Sutton fortified the Bulldogs’ stalwart defense with five flag pulls and two pass deflections. Alaira Handy contributed two pass deflections as the Bulldogs recorded seven total pass deflections against Baker County. Jordan Rodriguez added 45 passing yards while Brandy Robinson contributed 30 rushing yards to help Suwannee control possession throughout the contest.

Belleview 21, The Villages 0

Lake Weir (Ocala) 6, Crescent City 0

TOP PERFORMANCES FROM TUESDAY

QB Isabella Alexander, Buchholz (Gainesville), Jr. – Went 20-of-28 passing for 214 yards and five touchdowns, rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown on five carries in a 39-14 win over Keystone Heights.

ATH Taylor Booth, Buchholz (Gainesville), Jr. – Caught five passes for 25 yards, recorded three interceptions returned for 27 yards, and added one flag pull in a 39-14 win over Keystone Heights.

ATH Atera Clark, Buchholz (Gainesville), Jr. – Scored three touchdowns (two receiving and one interception return), recorded two interceptions returned for 50 yards, and added two flag pulls in a 39-14 win over Keystone Heights.

WR Tor’lanedria Ross, Suwannee (Live Oak), Sr. – Caught five passes for 72 yards and added a pass deflection on defense in a 6-0 win over Baker County.

ATH Cherish Sutton, Suwannee (Live Oak), Sr. – Recorded five flag pulls and two pass deflections on defense in a 6-0 win over Baker County.

QB Jessica Tran, Suwannee (Live Oak), Sr. – Rushed for 35 yards and the game’s only touchdown on three carries, went 6-of-9 passing for 62 yards, recorded seven flag pulls, two pass deflections, and one sack on defense in a 6-0 win over Baker County.