Prattville Senior Lanieya Page Selected for NFL Girls Flag Showcase

Prattville High School senior Lanieya Page was named one of 32 high school girls nationwide to participate in the NFL Girls Flag Football High School Showcase, a selection that will bring national attention to Autauga County and send Page to San Francisco for Pro Bowl-related events this February. The announcement, made January 22, 2026, names Page as one of two athletes chosen from Alabama and includes an all-expenses-paid trip for the showcase.

Page earned first-team All-Autauga County honors after a standout season at Prattville High, contributing on both offense and defense with notable rushing, receiving and tackle totals. She has committed to play at Shelton State with plans to transfer to a four-year program after her time there, a path that reflects the increasing role of junior college programs in creating access to higher education and athletics for local student-athletes.

Beyond the individual milestone, Page’s selection matters for Autauga County families and youth programs. Participation in organized sports like flag football supports physical activity levels that reduce risks for chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, while also offering mental health benefits through teamwork, structure and social connection. For girls in the county, seeing a hometown athlete on a national roster reinforces the message that athletic opportunities and college pathways are attainable.

Page’s recognition also highlights systemic issues in local youth sports. Investment in coaching, safe playing facilities and equitable access for girls can determine whether promising athletes stay engaged through high school and into college. Local schools and youth leagues may see renewed interest from families and funders eager to support pipelines that encourage female participation in traditionally male-dominated sports. Increasing weekend practice availability, affordable registration and transportation supports are practical steps that help translate visibility into sustained participation.

The selection dovetails with public health goals to expand active recreation options for adolescents. When communities invest in youth sports, they not only nurture potential collegiate athletes but also promote lifelong activity patterns that lower population-level health burdens. For Autauga County, that argument can be part of conversations about school budgets, parks and recreation funding, and partnerships with community health organizations.

Page will travel to San Francisco in February as part of Pro Bowl week events, representing Prattville and Autauga County on a national stage. Her trajectory from local standout to national showcase participant underscores the broader payoff when communities support girls' sports: individual opportunity, healthier youth, and stronger pathways to higher education. Families and local leaders should watch how her experience may inspire more investments in equitable, sustainable athletic programs across the county.