Hastings College and College of Saint Mary to Join KCAC in Women's Flag Football in 2027

KANSAS — Hastings College (Neb.) and the College of Saint Mary (Neb.) will be joining the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as per-sport members in Women's Flag Football in the 2027 season, the conference office announced Friday. This year is the first year of competition in women's flag football for both the Broncos and the Flames.

Hastings College and the College of Saint Mary will be the 11th and 12th women's flag football teams in the conference in the 2027 season. They join full KCAC members Avila University, Bethel College, Kansas Wesleyan University, McPherson College, Ottawa University, Southwestern College, and the University of Saint Mary, and per-sport members Cottey College, Hesston College, and Midland University.
 

 
About Hastings College Joining the KCAC in Women's Flag Football:

"We are excited to be able to bring flag football one of the top emerging sport in the world. We get the opportunity to compete the first year in one of the most competitive conferences for women's flag football in college flag. Fans can also expect me to be an advocate for the growth of women's and girls' flag football throughout the region, helping expand opportunities and inspire the next generation of athletes. I'm committed to building a program for our campus and community and believe the KCAC will be a big part in helping us build the program and the sport." — De'Andre Robinson, Hastings College Women's Flag Football Head Coach

"We are absolutely thrilled to launch flag football at Hastings College. Joining the KCAC as an affiliate member will put our new program on a strong competitive footing right away. This sport brings incredible energy, and we look forward to seeing our student-athletes make their mark." — Chris Clements, Hastings College Athletic Director

"KCAC Flag Football has been a mainstay since the beginning, and we are blessed and fortunate to continue that growth by adding a great institution like Hastings College. The KCAC is proud of its Flag Football tradition and looks only for Hastings to contribute to that as we continue to help lead the charge in growing this great sport across the country. We thank Hastings for their interest in joining our conference and look forward to seeing their program compete." — Brandon Buchanan, KCAC Commissioner