WHILE being new to flag football  with only seven months of experience, the Elite Starz made a mark at the USA Flag Worlds Championship Tournament 2025.

Both 12u and 10u teams competed and advanced to playoffs. 

The under 12 age group (12U) lost in the playoffs battling with the Redzone Allstarz 16-0. 

The under 10 age group (10U) successfully defeated the NexGen team by one point in overtime.

Nexgen came into the playoffs undefeated and took their first loss playing the Elite Starz. Elite Starz 10U moved onto bracket semifinals where the team lost 

“Overall it was a great experience for their first time breaking international grounds. Elite youth flag football was headed by the first female youth flag football coaches Mrs Samone Bowleg (president) 10U coach and Ms Shaniqua Thompson, 12U coach. 

“We look forward to competing locally and internationally, for this is just the beginning to further develop the sport and the youths of the Bahamas,” according to a press release.