Fort Mill Captures Inaugural York County Girls Flag Football Championship

Yellow Jackets avenge lone regular-season loss to Northwestern with a 27–12 title win

Fort Mill High School made history on Monday night, October 20, 2025, winning the first-ever York County Girls Flag Football championship. The Yellow Jackets defeated Northwestern 27–12 in the final, avenging their only loss of the season and punctuating a statement year for a brand-new sport in the county.

Six teams took the field in the inaugural season; Fort Mill, Northwestern, South Pointe, Rock Hill, Catawba Ridge, and Nation Ford showcasing depth, speed, and a quick-learning curve that made for compelling week-to-week matchups.

Fort Mill entered the final night as the No. 1 seed and stayed on script, knocking off Rock Hill in the semifinal to book a spot in the championship. Northwestern advanced out of the other semifinal, setting up a marquee rematch that felt inevitable all season. In the title game, Fort Mill’s defense produced timely stops while the offense stacked scores in bunches, turning a tight early contest into a two-possession victory.

Why it matters

• A milestone for girls’ athletics: This first countywide season gave hundreds of fans a glimpse of what flag football can be—fast, strategic, and packed with big plays.
• A foundation for growth: With established rivalries and an instant classic of a final, York County now has a blueprint to expand schedules and build pathways from middle school to varsity competition.

Season Snapshot

• Champion: Fort Mill High School
• Runner-Up: Northwestern High School
• Final Score: Fort Mill 27, Northwestern 12 (Oct. 20, 2025)
• Semifinal: Fort Mill def. Rock Hill
• Participating Teams (6): Fort Mill, Northwestern, South Pointe, Rock Hill, Catawba Ridge, Nation Ford

What’s next

With a successful inaugural campaign in the books, athletic directors and coaches are expected to evaluate scheduling, officiating, and postseason format to keep the momentum rolling. Interest from students and the community was strong throughout the season, signs that Year Two could bring deeper rosters, more polished playbooks, and even bigger crowds.

For now, the final word belongs to the champions. On a clear October night, the Yellow Jackets finished the job, flipped the script on their lone blemish, and carried the first York County Girls Flag Football trophy back to Fort Mill.