FLAG FOOTBALL: North Central Florida Flag Football Final for March 5-6, 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)

WEDNESDAY SCORES

Belleview 46, Tavares 0

Quarterback Hannah Mason delivered a standout performance, leading the Rattlers’ offense with four touchdown passes and a rushing score. Senior Jakyra Bostick showcased her versatility, contributing three touchdown receptions and a key interception on defense. The Rattlers’ defense was dominant, with five flag pulls from Bella Maurice and interceptions by Bostick, Hannah Mason, and Bella Brantley.

Bradford (Starke) 22, Florida Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine) 7

A balanced offensive attack and a stifling defense powered the Class 1A No. 4 Tornadoes past the Dragons. Junior quarterback Arnayshia Griffin threw two touchdown passes and added key rushing yards, while senior Nichelle Brown showcased her versatility with two touchdown receptions and a pick-six on defense. Bradford’s defense was formidable, with interceptions by Alyssa Rentz and Izzaria Desue complementing Brown’s game-changing play.

Lincoln (Tallahassee) 16, Columbia (Lake City) 0

WEDNESDAY’S TOP PERFORMANCES

ATH Nichelle Brown, Bradford (Starke), Sr. – Caught nine passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns, recorded an interception return for a touchdown, contributing on both sides of the ball.

C/WR/LB Bella Maurice, Belleview, Jr. – Led the defense with five flag pulls, recorded a sack for a six-yard loss, and applied consistent pressure on the Bulldogs’ offense.

DB/LB/WR Lily Congleton, Belleview, Jr. – Hauled in 4 receptions for 43 yards and two touchdowns and contributed two flag pulls on defense.

QB/DB Arnayshia Griffin, Bradford (Starke), Jr. – Completed 13-of-29 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns, added 12 rushing yards on four carries.

QB/S/LB Hannah Mason, Belleview, Sr. – Completed 5-of-6 passes for 69 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown, and added three flag pulls and one interception on defense.

THURSDAY SCORES

Buchholz (Gainesville) 18, Forest 0

The Bobcats controlled the game against the Wildcats with quarterback Isabella Alexander leading the offense. Alexander threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns, completing 17 of 30 passes while adding 37 yards on the ground. Juniors Taylor Booth and Atera Clark each caught a touchdown pass, with Booth also snagging two interceptions on defense. Senior Dunae Chappell anchored the defense with seven flag pulls, and Jasmine Hardy contributed a sack as Buchholz’s defense forced four interceptions.

The Villages 13, Lake Weir (Ocala) 0

The Buffalo relied on a balanced offensive and defensive performance to shut out the Hurricanes. Sophomore quarterback Amelia O’Brien passed for 60 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. Senior Zion McRae caught three passes for 50 yards and made a 29-yard punt return, showcasing her versatility. On defense, senior Emma Spell recorded five flag pulls and an interception, while sophomore Olivia Wetzel also contributed with an interception as The Villages’ defense held firm.

Newberry 27, Gainesville 12

THURSDAY’S TOP PERFORMANCES

C/WR/LB Dunae Chappell, Buchholz (Gainesville), Sr. – Led the defense with seven flag pulls and maintained defensive pressure in an 18-0 win over Forest.

LB Emma Spell, The Villages, Sr. – Registered five flag pulls and recorded an interception on defense in a 13-0 win over Lake Weir.

QB Amelia O’Brien, The Villages, So. – Completed 5-of-14 passes for 60 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 16 yards and a touchdown in a 13-0 win over Lake Weir.

QB Isabella Alexander, Buchholz (Gainesville), Jr. – Completed 17-of-30 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns, added 37 rushing yards on four carries in an 18-0 win over Forest.

WR Taylor Booth, Buchholz (Gainesville), Jr. – Caught three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown, recorded two interceptions, and returned two punts for seven yards in an 18-0 win over Forest.