The late arrival is finally here: it’s time for some flag football in Arizona.
Home to some of the nation’s best flag football teams, the Grand Canyon State has kicked off and is already seeing several teams leap up through our opening Arizona flag football rankings.
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Our Arizona Super 10 rankings are created by USA TODAY Sports national reporters, along with The Arizona Republic’s Logan Stanley, who has boots on the ground in the state’s packed flag football scene.
More: The Arizona Republic’s Top 10 flag football teams, Sept. 21, 2026
Without further ado, here are the opening rankings for Arizona:
1. Gilbert Highland (Gilbert)
Record: 1-0
2. Gilbert Campo Verde (Gilbert)
Record: 1-1
3. Chandler Hamilton (Chandler)
Record: 2-0
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4. Glendale Mountain Ridge (Glendale)
Record: 2-0
5. Tempe Corona del Sol (Tempe)
Record: 3-0
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
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Top photos of Willowbrook (IL) flag football vs Christ the King
Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) hosts Christ the King School (Chicago) in an IHSA flag football game on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Villa Park, Ill.
(Ehsan Kassim/USA TODAY Sports)
6. Mesa Mountain View (Mesa)
Record: 0-1
7. Peoria Liberty (Peoria)
Record: 1-0
8. Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor (Phoenix)
Record: 2-0
9. Marana (Tucson)
Record: 1-1
10. Tucson Salpointe Catholic (Tucson)
Record: 2-0
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Opening USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings
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