By Claudia Lasater<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.\u2013 On Oct. 5, Gardner-Webb University’s new Flag Football team played its first scrimmage against Clemson University and won 20-6. The scrimmage marks an exciting milestone for the program as they prepare to compete in the Big South Conference for the 2027-2028 academic year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The university officially announced the addition of its Flag Football and Acrobatics and Tumbling programs on Feb. 17, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mackenzie Walker, a member of the Flag Football team, reflected on the team\u2019s first scrimmage and the excitement surrounding their first victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter playing Clemson and winning 20\u20136, especially since it was our first scrimmage here at GWU, it felt pretty awesome. It was a really exciting experience because it was the first time we got to compete together and see how everything we\u2019ve been working on would translate onto the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Walker, Flag Football carries a deeper personal meaning. She became involved in the sport following the passing of her brother, whose passion for football inspired her own love for the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was in love with all things to do with football, and the love for the game just kept growing!\u201d Walker shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Gardner-Webb\u2019s Flag Football team continues to grow and gain experience, this first scrimmage is more than a first win; it marks the start of new athletic traditions and an opportunity for student-athletes like Walker to help lay the foundation for the school’s program.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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