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USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 4

Check out USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players from around the country.

In the first week of USA TODAY Sports' National Super 25 flag football rankings, a number of talented players made their mark on the field. The list, compiled based on individual performances by teams in the rankings, showcased impressive talent across the league. Among the standout performances were Capri Cuneo from Orange Lutheran (CA), who recorded three interceptions in Orange Lutheran's 26-20 victory over Santa Margarita.

Cuneo has now amassed 18 interceptions on the season. McKenzie Edison from Willowbrook (IL) shone in her team's undefeated season, with 247 passing yards and three touchdowns on just six targets, averaging 41.2 yards per catch. Reagan Harter from The Classical Academy (CO) caught four passes for 108 yards and scored two touchdowns and a sack in the Titans 52-14 win over Coronado.

Alyssa McClure from Orange Lutheran (CA) led her team to three wins at the inaugural MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown, throwing for 223 yards and three touchdowns in the 21-7 win over Central (AL). Lacie Nemchick from Gilbert Highland (AZ) impressed with her passing and rushing skills, completing 23-of-32 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns, and adding 54 yards on the ground.

Alexzandria Richardson from St. Charles North (IL) demonstrated her all-around dominance, rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown, tossing for another touchdown and 90 yards in the air, and recording three sacks. Tessa Russell from JSerra (CA) started her sophomore season strong, accumulating 108 yards and two touchdowns through the air in the MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown against Newport Harbor.

Sophomore Sophia Silverstein from Marana (AZ) contributed significantly to her team's opening week, amassing 110 yards through the air and three catches for three touchdowns, while also contributing defensively with four flag pulls and an interception. Senior quarterback Kaelie Tomalak from St. Charles North (IL) completed 15-of-27 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns, added 53 yards on the ground, and sealed her exceptional performance with one interception.

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