The race for the top spot in the Fort Mill School District Girls Flag Football league is heating up after a competitive Week 3 at Nation Ford High School. The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets and the Rock Hill Bearcats solidified their positions as the teams to beat with strong performances on the night.
Fort Mill navigated a challenging doubleheader, first falling to Northwestern 40-27 in a high-scoring affair before bouncing back with a dominant 33-12 victory over South Pointe.
Rock Hill also had a perfect night, defeating Catawba Ridge 28-12 and then securing a hard-fought 27-19 win against a resilient Nation Ford squad.
Nation Ford, playing on its home field, split its games. The Falcons opened with a solid 20-6 victory against South Pointe but couldn’t keep pace with the Bearcats in the nightcap. Northwestern, meanwhile, rebounded from its loss to Fort Mill by delivering a commanding 46-0 shutout of Catawba Ridge.
The six-team league is providing a new competitive outlet for female athletes in the area. Brigette McSheehan, Nation Ford’s head coach and interim athletic director, praised the league’s impact.
“It is exciting to see women’s sports branching out,” McSheehan said. “Our girls love this new opportunity and are developing each and every day. This not only allows our athletes another sports opportunity, but it allows for them to grow and develop as leaders and teaches them skills that go far beyond just the game of flag football.”
The action shifts to Northwestern High School on Sept. 29 for Week 4. The 5:30 p.m. matchups will feature Catawba Ridge vs. South Pointe, Nation Ford vs. Fort Mill, and Northwestern vs. Rock Hill. The 6:30 p.m. games include Fort Mill vs. Catawba Ridge, South Pointe vs. Rock Hill, and Nation Ford vs. Northwestern.
