USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 9

Flag football season is both heating up and winding down around the country, and the nation’s stars are continuing to turn in incredible performances.

Arizona and Colorado’s standouts put up some especially eye-popping numbers this week and dominate today’s list. Here are the USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 9:

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Lauren Culebro, No. 21 Mountain Vista

Mountain Vista’s Lauren Culebro was everywhere in the Golden Eagles’ win over Valor Christian. The senior logged 77 receiving yards for 2 TDs on offense, and tallied 10 flag pulls and an interception on defense.

Oakley Dobratz-Blevins, No. 8 Campo Verde

Campo Verde has had quite the week, winning the Fiesta Bowl Copper State Invitational and rising to become the No. 1 team in Arizona. In that tournament semifinal game against Highland, Oakley Dobratz-Blevins was strong on both sides of the ball, pulling in six receptions for 187 yards and two TDs while also pulling four flags.

St. Charles North (IL) quarterback Kaelie Tomalak steps back to pass against Prospect (Mt. Prospect) in the IHSA flag football state title game on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Villa Park, Ill.

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St. Charles North (IL) defeated Prospect (Mt. Prospect) in the IHSA flag football state title game on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Villa Park, Ill.

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Zoey Fink, No. 9 Chaparral

The Chaparral Wolverines are 17-0 and cruising, and Zoey Fink has a lot to do with that. In her team’s 59-0 shutout of Doherty this week, the junior leader threw 20-for-27 for 247 yards and seven TDs, and still put in the work on defense with seven flag pulls.

Reagan Harter, No. 11 The Classical Academy

The Classical Academy still has a pristine, 18-0 record, and the Harter sisters are going to make sure it doesn’t go anywhere anytime soon. In the Titans’ 39-6 win over Elizabeth this week, Reagan Harter pulled in eight receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns, while also showing up on defense with two flag pulls and a hurry.

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Peyton Marr, No. 21 Mountain Vista

Standout Golden Eagle QB Peyton Marr has been strong all season, but in Saturday’s 43-19 victory over Valor Christian she hit another gear. The junior went 29-for-35, throwing for 345 yards and six touchdowns, with 40 rushing yards on eight carries being the cherry on top.

Alyssa Moreno, No. 8 Campo Verde

At the helm of Arizona’s new top team, Amaya Moreno is still undeniable. In the Coyotes’ 42-14 victory over Salpointe Catholic this week, the senior QB went 28-for-36 for 396 yards and a whopping six TDs.

Lacie Nemchick, No. 17 Highland

Nebraska recruit Lacie Nemchick just continues to put up video game-like numbers at the helm of Arizona powerhouse Highland. Against Boulder Creek this week, the junior threw 42-for-50 for 484 yards and four TDs and got an additional two in on the ground.

Kelsey Peterson, No. 11 The Classical Academy

At the helm for the Titans, Kelsey Peterson has been nothing short of a star. Against Elizabeth this week, the senior threw 29-for-42 for 320 yards and five touchdowns, helping the The Classical Academy to a 39-6 victory.

St. Charles North (IL) defeated Prospect (Mt. Prospect) in the IHSA flag football state title game on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Villa Park, Ill.

Alexzandria Richardson, No. 2 St. Charles North

St. Charles North won the Illinois state title Saturday to cap off an undefeated season, and Alexzandria Richarson had a whole lot to do with it. On offense, the junior standout rushed for 95 yards and three TDs and caught for 20 yards, while tallying five flag pulls and five sacks on defense.

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