Flag football is changing the landscape of college athletics. With growing numbers of four year universities building teams in the next five seasons it’s opened the door for players throughout the country.
The 2024-25 season certainly opened up for the eyes to several flag football players in Marion county. With the level of talent the all county football teams have several players you’ll be able to follow at the next level.
Game statistics and more were considered when choosing the 2025 Star-Banner All-County Girls Flag Football team. On May 27, every Athlete of the Year winner will be announced at the MESPY’s. We’re announcing our finalists with their accolades and feats to hold you over until the big day.
Flag Football player of the year nominees
Jakyra Bostick, Belleview, Senior
Some athletes break records and other put them out of reach. Bostick falls in the second category after compiling the first 1,000-receiving-yard, 25-touchdown season in Marion County flag final history.
On top of being one of the most dynamic offensive players in the state she was one of the best defenders. Her 10 interceptions are second in the county and she had the most pass break ups in the county with 17.
Tony’ah Boggs, Dunnellon, Sophomore
In Boggs’ debut flag football season she turned a winless Dunnellon team into a district champion. She was one of the best offensive players in the state totaling 1,965 yard and 27 touchdowns.
On the defensive end of the field she was a ball hawking play stopper. Boggs led the Tigers with seven interceptions and a team second 42 flag pulls.
Hannah Mason, Belleview, Senior
Mason has it all when she’s under center. She led the county with 50 total touchdowns, 44 in the air, 5 on the ground and 1 as a receiver.
She total 3,000 total yards of offense, including 335 rushing yards. Mason’s 33 flag pulls and 5 interceptions made her one of the most valuable players on a team ranked in the state’s top 25.
Star Banner Flag Football Team – Offense
QB: Hannah Mason, Belleview, SR. – 210-426, 2,676 passing yard, 44 passing TDs, 5 rushing TDs, 1 receiving TD, 33 flag pulls, 5 INTs
C: Aysia Tuggle, Dunnellon, JR. – 47 receptions, 404 receiving yards, 5 receiving TDs
ATH: Tony’ah Boggs, Dunnellon, SO. – 1,105 passing yards, 17 passing TDs, 810 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs, 50 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
ATH: Avoni Davis, Vanguard. SO.
ATH: Empress Tucker, Lake Weir, SR.
WR: Riley Feagle, Forest, SO. – 181 receiving yards, 2 TDs
WR: Jakyra Bostick, Belleview, SR. – 105 receptions, 1,116 receiving yards, 25 receiving TDs, 105 INT yards, 10 INTs, 17 PDs, 22 flag pulls
WR: Cami Satterfield, Belleview, JR. – 50 flag pulls, 128 INT yards, 9 INTs, 2 PDs
WR: Davin Slaughter, West Port, JR.
WR: Emma Johnson, Forest, FR. – 101 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 425 receiving yards, 7 receiving TDs, 10 flag pulls, 4 sacks, 2 PDs
Star Banner Flag Football Team – Defense
LB: Bella Maurice, Belleview, JR. – 115 flag pulls, 12 sacks, 2 INTs
LB: Jazmyn Rivas, Belleview, FR. – 76 flag pulls, 3 sacks, 10 INTs
LB: Jordan Wehrman, Belleview, JR. – 40 flag pulls, 4 INTs, 7 PDs
LB: Gabby Correa, Forest, JR. – 50 flag pulls, 6 INTs, 6 PDs
DB: Janiana Wess, Forest, JR. – county-high 12 INTs, 48 flag pulls, 9 PDs
DB: Bella Brantley, Belleview, SO. – 7 INTs, 37 flag pulls, 12 PDs
DB: Key Black, Forest, SR. – 8 INTs, 21 flag pulls, 8 PDs
DB: Lily Congleton, Belleview, SR. – 39 flag pulls, 4 INTS, 6 PDs
Rush: Valentina Romero, Forest, JR. – 12 sacks
Rush: Kenzy Clinker, Forest, JR. – 10 sacks, 50 flag pulls
Honorable mention
Aubrey Williams, Dunnellon; Aubrey Smith, Dunnellon; Yessinia Montalva, Forest; Zunielimar Diaz, Dunnellon; Nola White, Forest; Mia Burns, Dunnellon, Ashlynn Dunigan, Belleview; Kaitlyn Myers, Forest; Lily Griffiths, Forest, Kylie Chang, Forest; Layla Salman, St. John Lutheran, Lexi Burns, St. John Lutheran; Zacharie Mccary-Smith, Lake Weir; Jaylynn Dearmas, Lake Weir
This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Who were the top high school flag football players in Marion County in 2025?
Reporting by Allen Pettigrew Jr., Ocala Star-Banner / Ocala Star-Banner
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
