Week 5 Wrap-Up: Patriots and Cowboys Crown 22 more NFL FLAG Regional Champions

The fifth weekend of the NFL FLAG Regional circuit officially concluded with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys regionals crowing 22 new champions.

The fifth weekend of the NFL FLAG Regional circuit officially concluded with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys regionals crowing 22 new champions. All of the champs have punched their tickets to the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships in Canton, bringing the season total to an incredible 108 qualified teams with just three fall tournaments remaining.

New England Patriots Regional: Mambas Strike and Eagles Soar

The action in Taunton, Massachusetts delivered several major moments, headlined by the Mass Mambas. They not only secured the 12U Coed Championship but also dominated the 8U Coed division, solidifying their program’s strength across multiple age groups.

The Yorkville Eagles continued their incredible regional run, adding the 10U Coed crown to the 12U and 14U bids they claimed just last week at the Commanders Regional. The HS Girls division saw a dramatic final, with LFFL (Leominster) overcoming a strong group play effort by the formidable Athena Warriors Travel to take home the championship.

Dallas Cowboys Regional: NS Elite Vipers Dominate Girls Divisions

In Frisco, TX, familiar programs collected more hardware. The NS Elite Vipers Girls program stormed into their first tournament of the season, booking three separate tickets in the 10U, 12U, and 14U Girls divisions. They came up just one point shy of sweeping the entire Girls regional, falling 7-6 to Texas Fury DFW in the HS Girls Championship game.

On the Coed side, the Centex Super Spartans secured the hotly contested 12U Coed bid, while the War Dragons and Frisco Elite took home the 8U and 10U Coed titles, respectively.

Champions Roll Call (22 Teams)

New England Patriots Champions

DivisionChampion Team
8U CoedMass Mambas
10U CoedYorkville Eagles 10U
12U CoedMass Mambas
14U CoedNE Elite 14
10U GirlsCT FLAX LMX
12U GirlsCK Divas
14U GirlsRun it Back
HS GirlsLFFL
8U RecMetro Boston Select
10U RecMetro Boston Select
12U RecMetro Boston Select

Dallas Cowboys Champions

DivisionChampion Team
8U CoedWar Dragons
10U CoedFrisco Elite
12U CoedCentex Super Spartans
14U CoedN. TX Select
10U GirlsNS Elite Vipers
12U GirlsNS Elite Vipers
14U GirlsNS Elite Vipers
HS GirlsTexas Fury DFW
8U RecCentex Spartans
10U RecEA Spartans
12U RecBGC Greater Dallas

Below you can see recaps from all of the Fall Regionals that have be played so far. Click on the team name to read that story.

Buffalo Bills Regional

Cincinnati Bengals Regional

Indianapolis Colts Regional

Las Vegas Raiders Regional

New Orleans Saints Regional

New York Jets Regional

Tennessee Titans Regional

Washington Commanders Regional

After a thrilling opening weekend in Cincinnati, the focus of the Road to Canton for the 2026 NFL FLAG championships shifts to the Northeast and the South this weekend.

About the Author

Curtis Hendershott
A native of Michigan, Coach Curtis Hendershott has been a lifelong sports enthusiast. For the last six years, Curtis has dedicated his life to the rapidly growing world of youth flag football. He is the founder and head of the Macomb Rampage, a youth flag football organization based in Macomb, Michigan. The organization fields competitive 10U and 12U teams that compete year-round in five separate seasons, including both national and regional tournaments. Through this experience, he has developed a deep appreciation for flag football Curtis is now bringing his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to HSFAFLAG.com. His mission is to amplify the stories of flag football, highlighting its success and showcasing the talent, dedication, and growth within the sport. He plans to feature players, coaches, and organizations at the youth level from both the NFL FLAG and AAU circuits, giving a voice to the individuals shaping the future of this exciting sport.