Athletes of the Week: USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 11
November 4, 2026
As the flag football season approaches its conclusion, USA TODAY Sports has recognized nine standout performers from Week 11. Aniayah Barron of Merced recorded 12 flag pulls, two sacks, and a receiving score, while her teammate Antonia Lejarde completed 33 of 40 passes for five touchdowns.
Salpointe Catholic's Isla Collins threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-0 win, and Campo Verde duo Amaya Moreno and Claire McMahon dominated Arizona College Prep with Moreno throwing eight touchdowns and McMahon catching three. McEachern's Ava George contributed three passing, one rushing, and one receiving touchdown, while Milton's Carson McElroy threw for 193 yards and three scores alongside four flag pulls.
Rounding out the list, Lacie Nemchick of Highland accounted for seven total touchdowns, and Avery Sadler of Montgomery Catholic recorded both passing and rushing scores alongside eight flag pulls and an interception.
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