Former Dr. Phillips flag football star wins NAIA Women’s Flag Football Championship

Former Dr. Phillips High flag football star and current Ottawa University quarterback Olivia Cadiz won the NAIA Women’s Flag Football Championship, 34-20, over Keiser University. This is the Lady Braves’ fifth consecutive national title. They finish the season a perfect 23-0.

Cadiz, a freshman at Ottawa, served as the backup for redshirt senior quarterback Madysen Carrera this season, appearing in 16 games and throwing for 446 yards on 49-of-80 passing with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. However, she was not featured in the championship game.