Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the Top 25 flag football performances for Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2026.
Vote in our poll below for the player you think had the best game last week. The poll closes at noon on Oct. 9. Print readers can find the poll online with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
Top 25 HS flag football performers
1. Delaney Humbert, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran, DB, Sr.
She had five interceptions in an 8-7 win over Chandler Seton Catholic Prep on Sept. 29, setting the 3A conference state record for most interceptions in a single game.
2. Kylie Pruitt, Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor, QB, Sr.
She was 12-for-15 passing with 258 yards and five touchdowns in a 34-21 win over Phoenix Xavier Prep on Sept. 29.
3. Malia Woodberry, Laveen Cactus Canyon, WR/DB, Sr.
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had six receptions for 126 yards and three touchdowns on offense and recorded two interceptions on defense in a 46-0 win over Gilbert Williams Field on Sept. 29.
4. Alyha Morgan, Gilbert Highland, WR/DB, So.
She had six receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown on offense and recorded two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns, on defense in a 55-6 win over Glendale Mountain Ridge on Sept. 30.
5. Anniah Henderson, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, WR, Fr.
She had three receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns in a 58-0 win over Vista Grande on Oct. 1.
6. Kate Wesche, Flagstaff Coconino, ATH, Sr.
She had two carries for 68 yards and two touchdowns and four receptions for 28 yards and one touchdown in a 48-6 win over Monument Valley on Sept. 30.
7. Isla Collins, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, QB, So.
She was 24-for-31 passing with 224 yards and eight touchdowns in a 65-0 win over Tucson Desert View on Sept. 29 and was 25-for-28 passing with 367 yards and seven touchdowns in a 58-0 win over Vista Grande on Oct. 1.
8. Clemmonique Cheatham, Tolleson, WR, Sr.
She had seven receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-0 win over Mesa Dobson on Sept. 28 and 12 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown in a 14-3 win over Mesa Desert Ridge on Oct. 1.
9. Mikaela Oberstein, Mesa Eastmark, DB, Sr.
She had three interceptions in a 35-7 win over ALA Queen Creek on Sept. 29, her third straight game with three INTs.
10. Kayla Tacker, Casa Grande, WR/DB, Sr.
She had four receptions for 40 yards and one touchdown on offense and recorded seven flag pulls and one interception on defense, returning it for a touchdown, in a 23-0 win over Sierra Vista Buena on Oct. 1.
11. Amaya Moreno, Gilbert Campo Verde, QB, Sr.
She was 16-for-19 passing with 276 yards and eight touchdowns, also running for 118 yards and one score on eight carries, in a 79-0 win over Goodyear Desert Edge on Sept. 30.
12. Lily Peterson, Gilbert Mesquite, RB/WR, Jr.
She had three carries for 85 yards and one touchdown and hauled in a 12-yard touchdown catch in a 42-0 win over Avondale Agua Fria on Sept. 29.
13. Izzy Restivo, Gilbert Arete Prep, ATH, So.
She had three carries for 29 yards, one touchdown and five receptions for 85 yards on offense and 14 flag pulls on defense in a 27-0 win over Glendale ALA Ironwood.
14. Jaylin Guerrero, Gilbert, WR/DB, Jr.
She had four receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns, also running in a score, on offense and recorded two interceptions and one sack on defense in a 42-0 win over Mesa Skyline on Sept. 30.
15. McKenna Nutt, Lake Havasu, QB, Jr.
She was 10-for-17 passing with 161 yards and six touchdowns, also running for 47 yards and two scores on four carries, in a 62-0 win over Phoenix Central on Sept. 30.
16. Annasi Dilley, Goodyear Estrella Foothills, WR/DB, Jr.
She had seven receptions for 136 yards and three touchdowns on offense and recorded seven flag pulls and one interception on defense in a 28-20 win over Surprise Paradise Honors on Sept. 30.
17. Tatum Spindler, Phoenix Horizon Honors, QB/DB, Jr.
She was 7-for-12 passing with 143 yards and five touchdowns on offense and recorded three interceptions on defense in a 63-0 win over Phoenix Madison Highland Prep on Sept. 30.
18. Brooklyn Griffin, Marana, WR/DB, Jr.
She had five receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-0 win over Phoenix Sunnyslope on Sept. 29, and three receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown on offense and recorded two interceptions on defense in a 44-0 win over Tucson on Oct. 1.
19. Jace Bell, Peoria Centennial, WR, So.
She had five receptions for 78 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-13 win over Phoenix North Canyon on Oct. 1.
20. Sydney Puma, Scottsdale Horizon, QB, Sr.
She was 31-for-41 passing for 334 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-0 win over Glendale Ironwood on Oct. 1.
21. Emma Mendez, Tucson Sunnyside, QB, Jr.
She was 18-for-23 passing with 222 yards and two touchdowns, also running in a score, in a 21-20 overtime win over Nogales on Oct. 1.
22. Stella Hulse, Scottsdale Chaparral, WR/DB, Sr.
She had five receptions for 138 yards and two touchdowns on offense and recorded one interception on defense in a 41-0 win over Scottsdale Saguaro on Oct. 1.
23. Caleena Blackburne, Tucson Palo Verde, RB/S, Jr.
She had nine carries for 142 yards and three touchdowns on offense and recorded one interception on defense in a 30-6 win over Tucson Tanque Verde on Oct. 1.
24. Shya Jackson, Phoenix Paradise Valley, QB, Fr.
She had 10 carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-0 win over Phoenix Central on Sept. 29.
25. Sophia Coffman, Anthem Boulder Creek, QB, So.
She was 28-for-42 passing with 181 yards and two touchdowns, also running for 90 yards on 11 carries, in a 14-0 win over Phoenix Pinnacle on Sept. 29.
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Logan Stanley is a sports reporter with The Arizona Republic who primarily focuses on high school, college and Olympic sports. To suggest ideas for human-interest stories and other news, reach out to Stanley at logan.stanley@usatodayco.com or 707-293-7650. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @RLSscribe.
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