The inaugural flag football game between Mount Carmel and Dominican ended in a 7-0 victory for Dominican, highlighted by Evelyn Ieyoub鈥檚 25-yard touchdown pass to Molly Baker in the final moments of the first half. The game took place at Joe Yenni Stadium, featuring a modified 80-yard field, where both teams participated in a league organized by the New Orleans Saints. Dominican's defense shone, maintaining a streak of four games without conceding any points.

By the Numbers
  • Dominican won with a final score of 7-0.
  • This marks Dominican鈥檚 second season in flag football, while Mount Carmel is in its first.
State of Play
  • The New Orleans Saints' flag football league has expanded from 10 to over 60 schools statewide in just three years.
  • Dominican has yet to allow a point in four games this season.
What's Next

There is hope that girls' flag football will gain full sanctioning by the LHSAA for the 2027-28 school year, as interest in the sport continues to grow nationwide.

Bottom Line

The Mount Carmel-Dominican rivalry has successfully transitioned into flag football, showing the sport's potential for growth and community engagement in high school athletics.