Texas continues to show its prowess as a powerhouse in football, yielding a steady stream of star talents who make headlines year after year. Recently, the state made headlines again with the rise of girls flag football. Following a successful 2024 season, Ava Wallace from Rouse High School has been named the National High School Girls Flag Football Player of the Year. As a quarterback for the Texas Fury, an NFL sanctioned all-girls travel flag football team, Wallace led her squad to a remarkable 49-13 record while throwing for over 6,000 yards and scoring an impressive 101 passing touchdowns.
This achievement reflects the growing popularity and competition in girls flag football, offering players more chances to compete, as many teams are required to participate in multiple games a day. Wallace was nominated for this prestigious award by the Maxwell Football Club, selected from a pool of 31 candidates proposed by NFL clubs across the country.
The Maxwell Football Club is not just known for recognizing up-and-coming football talents; it also presents the esteemed Bert Bell and Chuck Bednarik Awards in college football. In a statement, Mark Wolpert, the executive director of the MFC, emphasized Wallace’s on-field excellence alongside her impressive academic and community contributions as primary reasons for her win. Wallace boasts a stellar 3.9 GPA and belongs to the National Honor Society while also volunteering to mentor young flag football players.
Throughout her career, Wallace has been nothing short of a wonder on the field. She has passed for over 30,000 yards, with a staggering count of over 500 touchdowns, not to mention a collection of MVP awards at various international tournaments. This is further evidence of her prowess and commitment to the sport.
Ava Wallace’s achievements will be celebrated at the Maxwell Awards Gala in Atlanta this coming March, marking a significant moment for her as she officially receives this esteemed award and is honored for her remarkable accomplishments in girls flag football.
