Lyla Hope takes a flyer on flag football. ‘Paving a path,’ she’s Naperville Central’s first college recruit.
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Lyla Hope has become a trailblazer in women's collegiate athletics after transitioning to flag football at Naperville Central High School. Making her competitive debut in the sport, Hope demonstrated exceptional quarterback skills that caught the attention of Illinois Springfield University. Her recruitment marks a historic milestone as the school's inaugural flag football player to secure a college commitment, opening doors for future female athletes in this emerging sport.
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Lyla Hope takes a flyer on flag football. ‘Paving a path,’ she’s Naperville Central’s first college recruit.
Lyla Hope, who made her debut in flag football after Naperville Central started a team last summer, starred at quarterback and will play at Illinois Springfield.
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