Maryland High School Flag Football Stars Nominated for Weekly Honor
Twelve players are nominated for Maryland's girls flag football player of the week, including Clarksburg's Jhovi Palmer and Frederick's Da'Myra Wallace. Palmer had 112 all-purpose yards, while Wallace scored six touchdowns. Voting runs through Sept. 27.
The Week 3 nominees highlight standout performances across Maryland’s girls flag football landscape, with several players delivering multi-score efforts. Frederick’s Da'Myra Wallace set a school single-game rushing record while accounting for six touchdowns, while Clarksburg’s Jhovi Palmer contributed 112 all-purpose yards in a decisive win. Patterson’s Briel Gayle also set a personal mark with 10 receptions and three scores. Defensive contributions were notable too, as Wise’s Kimberly Alberto Rubio recorded a sack and three hurries in a shutout. Last week’s winner, Katie Leader of Marriotts Ridge, remains in the mix after another four-touchdown passing performance.
This weekly recognition could raise the profile of girls flag football in Maryland, a sport still gaining traction at the high school level. By spotlighting individual achievements, the award may encourage more schools to field teams and boost participation among young athletes. It also gives families and communities a reason to follow games closely, potentially strengthening local support and media coverage. Over time, such honors could help normalize flag football as a competitive girls’ sport, influencing athletic opportunities and scholarship pathways.