Laurel High School Athletics announced the 2026-2027 schedule for its Girls Varsity Flag Football team. The Laurel Spartans will open the season on October 8, 2026, with a game against Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High at 7:00 p.m. in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The schedule includes matches against regional opponents such as Bowie High School, Suitland High School (with their contest hosted at Forestville High School), Digital Harbor High School, Central High, and Oxon Hill High. Laurel also plans several home games in Laurel, MD, and will play multiple contests at Northwestern Wildcat Stadium in Hyattsville, MD. Kickoff times range mainly around 5:00 p.m., with games starting between 3:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
One game features an opponent listed as TBD in Greenbelt, MD, adding an element of anticipation for the season. This slate offers the Spartans varied competition and opportunities to compete throughout the region.
2026-2027 Laurel High School Girls Varsity Flag Football Schedule Highlights
- 10/8/2026, 7:00 PM: at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High, Upper Marlboro, MD
- 10/13/2026, 5:00 PM: at Bowie High School, Bowie, MD
- 10/15/2026, 5:00 PM: at Suitland High School @ Forestville High School, Forestville, MD
- 8/28/2026, 3:45 PM: Away scrimmage vs. Digital Harbor High School, Baltimore, MD
- 9/9/2026, 5:00 PM: Home vs. DuVal High School, Laurel, MD
- 9/15/2026, 5:00 PM: Home vs. Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Laurel, MD
- 9/16/2026, 5:30 PM: at Northwestern High, Northwestern Wildcat Stadium, Hyattsville, MD
- 9/23/2026, 5:00 PM: at Central High, Capitol Heights, MD
- 9/24/2026, 5:30 PM: Home vs. High Point High, Laurel, MD
- 9/29/2026, 6:30 PM: Home vs. Parkdale High, Laurel, MD
- 10/1/2026, 4:30 PM: Home vs. Bladensburg High, Laurel, MD
- 10/6/2026, 5:00 PM: Away vs. Eleanor Roosevelt High (TBD opponent), Greenbelt, MD
- Additional home games at Laurel High School with varied kickoff times throughout the season
MSB Take
The release of Laurel High School’s 2026-2027 girls varsity flag football schedule marks a significant step for the program in promoting competitive girls flag football within Prince George’s County. By scheduling contests against a diverse group of established regional programs and hosting several home games, the Spartans set themselves up for a balanced season that will aid in their development. The variety of venues, including games at Northwestern Wildcat Stadium, also reflects a strategy to engage the wider community and build program visibility. This schedule reflects ongoing growth and investment in girls flag football across the Maryland high school sports landscape.
Source: Original report
