Evanston Won Third Consecutive Flag Football Title
Evanston defeated New Trier 19-0 to secure a third straight regional flag football championship.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Football
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Evanston captured its third consecutive regional flag football title by shutting out New Trier 19-0 at Robert Naughton Field. The victory advances Evanston to the sectional tournament semifinals with a 16-2 season record.
Why it matters
The win highlights the dominance of the Evanston program as it advances deep into the postseason. Coaching adjustments, including a strategic substitution to improve height matchups, proved critical in maintaining the shutout.
Evanston quarterback Ava Bellis completed 27 of 39 passes for 301 yards. New Trier quarterback Lila Byrne completed 22 of 31 passes for 131 yards in the loss.
The players
Evanston
This high school sports program holds a 16-2 season record and has secured three consecutive regional flag football titles.
New Trier
This competing high school football program was shut out during the regional championship game.
Ava Bellis
She is the starting quarterback for Evanston who recorded 301 passing yards during the championship game.
Carlton Rosemond
He serves as the head coach for the Evanston flag football team and directed key defensive substitutions.
Taft
This high school team recently defeated Resurrection 33-6 and is the upcoming sectional semifinal opponent for Evanston.
The details
Evanston secured its points through touchdown passes caught by Brielle Rosemond, Katie Lindsay-Ryan, and KyNia Hunt. Coach Carlton Rosemond successfully utilized a timeout to insert Brielle Rosemond as a cornerback, which resulted in a key fourth-quarter interception in the end zone.
Timeline
Wednesday: Evanston defeated New Trier in the regional championship game.
Saturday at 10 a.m.: Maine South plays Lane Tech in a sectional semifinal.
Saturday at noon: Evanston plays Taft in a sectional semifinal.
Next Monday at 7 p.m.: The sectional championship game takes place.
Season Trajectory
This regional win places Evanston in the sectional semifinal, significantly impacting the road to the state title. The victory confirms Evanston's status as a top contender against other remaining programs like Taft.
Evanston now advances to a sectional semifinal matchup against Taft, a team that enters the round following a 33-6 win over Resurrection. The winner of Saturday's noon game will move on to compete in the sectional championship on Monday.
The takeaway
Strategic coaching and effective defensive adjustments remain the hallmarks of a championship-caliber team. Fans and participants should prepare for a condensed postseason schedule as sectional play begins this weekend.
What happens next
Evanston is scheduled to play Taft in the sectional semifinal game this Saturday at noon.
Further reading
For more information on local competitive results, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Evanston RoundTable.
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