Southeast Bulloch’s girls flag football team, the four-time defending state champions from Brooklet, prepare for a national spotlight this weekend as they travel to the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, to compete in the Unrivaled Flag Inaugural High School Girls Nationals, a premier 7v7 invitational tournament.The Yellow Jackets, boasting an eye-popping 82–1 record over the past four GHSA seasons, are one of eight elite teams selected from across the country — stretching from Nevada to New York — to take part in the two-day tournament set for June 14–15. Hosted by Unrivaled Sports, the event offers more than just competition: college scouts, national exposure, and even a chance to qualify for the 2026 Youth World Championships are on the line.“Yeah, we’re super excited about that,” said head coach Marci Cochran, whose squad has become a powerhouse in the Southeast. “For some of us, it’s our first flight. Almost everybody’s first trip to Canton. We’re going to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame and have a good time.”The Yellow Jackets have played in high-profile venues before — including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — but this marks their first trip to America’s Playing Field, where the stakes are national.Quarterback Emma Cate Barron said the team’s preparation has been laser-focused for the trip up North. “We just want to go up to Ohio and win it all,” Barron said. “All of our practice and everything is leading up to this. We’re just ready to go and play.”Southeast Bulloch comes into the national event riding high after a win at last weekend’s Savannah Sizzler, a regional tournament featuring top talent from Georgia and the Carolinas. For the Jackets, the Sizzler served as a key tune-up — and another chance to evolve.“We’ve improved greatly,” Cochran said. “We’ve put in some new plays, trying to get a new offense going. Everyone in the state — and even the country — has our film. So we’re trying new stuff, and that’s what we’re working on this past weekend.”Southeast Bulloch will compete in the 7v7 Invitational Division. The format includes round-robin play on Saturday and championship brackets on Sunday. Players receive custom Under Armour jerseys, and the top two teams earn a bid to the 2026 Youth Worlds.“It feels amazing to be able to have people see the Southeast — to see us as the dominant team,” edge rusher Kristiana Tisby said.That dominance isn’t just athletic. The Yellow Jackets treat the game like a study, regularly breaking down film and analyzing opponents.“If we’re not practicing, I promise you we’re watching film,” Tisby said. As the Yellow Jackets head to Ohio to take on the country’s best, they’re not just chasing wins — they’re carrying the banner for Georgia flag football and aiming to leave a legacy on a national scale.“We’re the strongest on defense always,” said senior defensive back Kelsey Johnson. “But we’re better on offense as well. So I feel like if we continue working hard and giving 100%, we’ll keep getting better.”

BROOKLET, Ga. —

Southeast Bulloch’s girls flag football team, the four-time defending state champions from Brooklet, prepare for a national spotlight this weekend as they travel to the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, to compete in the Unrivaled Flag Inaugural High School Girls Nationals, a premier 7v7 invitational tournament.

The Yellow Jackets, boasting an eye-popping 82–1 record over the past four GHSA seasons, are one of eight elite teams selected from across the country — stretching from Nevada to New York — to take part in the two-day tournament set for June 14–15. Hosted by Unrivaled Sports, the event offers more than just competition: college scouts, national exposure, and even a chance to qualify for the 2026 Youth World Championships are on the line.

“Yeah, we’re super excited about that,” said head coach Marci Cochran, whose squad has become a powerhouse in the Southeast. “For some of us, it’s our first flight. Almost everybody’s first trip to Canton. We’re going to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame and have a good time.”

The Yellow Jackets have played in high-profile venues before — including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — but this marks their first trip to America’s Playing Field, where the stakes are national.

Quarterback Emma Cate Barron said the team’s preparation has been laser-focused for the trip up North.

“We just want to go up to Ohio and win it all,” Barron said. “All of our practice and everything is leading up to this. We’re just ready to go and play.”

Southeast Bulloch comes into the national event riding high after a win at last weekend’s Savannah Sizzler, a regional tournament featuring top talent from Georgia and the Carolinas. For the Jackets, the Sizzler served as a key tune-up — and another chance to evolve.

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“We’ve improved greatly,” Cochran said. “We’ve put in some new plays, trying to get a new offense going. Everyone in the state — and even the country — has our film. So we’re trying new stuff, and that’s what we’re working on this past weekend.”

Southeast Bulloch will compete in the 7v7 Invitational Division. The format includes round-robin play on Saturday and championship brackets on Sunday. Players receive custom Under Armour jerseys, and the top two teams earn a bid to the 2026 Youth Worlds.

“It feels amazing to be able to have people see the Southeast — to see us as the dominant team,” edge rusher Kristiana Tisby said.

That dominance isn’t just athletic. The Yellow Jackets treat the game like a study, regularly breaking down film and analyzing opponents.

“If we’re not practicing, I promise you we’re watching film,” Tisby said.

As the Yellow Jackets head to Ohio to take on the country’s best, they’re not just chasing wins — they’re carrying the banner for Georgia flag football and aiming to leave a legacy on a national scale.

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“We’re the strongest on defense always,” said senior defensive back Kelsey Johnson. “But we’re better on offense as well. So I feel like if we continue working hard and giving 100%, we’ll keep getting better.”