Greenville, S.C. — On the eve of the first-ever Conference Carolinas Women's Flag Football Championship, the league announced its inaugural all-conference awards — and King University made an immediate impact on the conference landscape. Freshman standout Alyssa Ramos earned Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year, while the Tornado placed multiple players on the All-Conference First and Second Teams in a landmark moment for the program.
The awards were selected by the league's head coaches and highlight the top performers from the 2026 regular season.
Ramos Earns Freshman of the Year After Two-Way Dominance
King's Alyssa Ramos delivered one of the most complete freshman seasons in the nation, earning her the title of Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year.
Ramos showcased elite production on both sides of the ball:
- 115 receptions for 887 yards (7.7 yards per catch)
- Four receiving touchdowns, including a long of 41 yards
- 59 solo tackles, four assisted tackles
- Seven tackles for loss, including two sacks
- 10 interceptions and 11 pass breakups
Her combination of volume, versatility, and playmaking made her one of the most impactful newcomers in the conference.
King Places Three on All-Conference First Team
King University earned three First Team All-Conference selections, led by Ramos, who was honored at two positions.
First Team Selections – King University
Ramos' dual recognition underscores her status as one of the league's most dynamic two-way athletes, while Small's selection highlights her leadership and consistency anchoring King's defense.
Mescall Earns Second Team All-Conference Honors
King added another honoree on the Second Team:
Mescall's reliability and strong play in the middle of the offense earned her a well-deserved spot among the conference's top centers.
Full 2026 Conference Carolinas Women's Flag Football All-Conference Teams
Freshman of the Year
Alyssa Ramos, King
First Team
- QB – Payson Shreeve, Ferrum
- RB – Jhenelle Francis, Wingate
- WR – Gianna Brown, Emmanuel
- WR – Natalia Hernández de León, Lees-McRae
- WR – Saron Merid, Barton
- WR – Alyssa Ramos, King
- C – Shayne Cooper-Riley, Emmanuel
- Rusher – Evonne Bruestle, Wingate
- LB – Madison Kean, Mount St. Mary's
- LB – Caroline Small, King
- DB – Alyssa Ramos, King
- DB – Zahnia Long, Barton
- DB – Alexa Wheaton, Barton
- DB – Zamarah Rawls, Mount Olive
- Specialist – Addison Cadwell, Wingate
- Athlete – Valerie-Ange Batta, Barton
Second Team
- QB – Makenzie Hicks, Lees-McRae
- RB – Macy Taylor, Ferrum
- WR – Gwen Carter, Emmanuel
- WR – Kennedy Vannoy, Lees-McRae
- WR – Zahnia Long, Barton
- WR – Evonne Bruestle, Wingate
- C – Hailey Mescall, King
- Rusher – Da'Moijah Flowers, Emmanuel
- LB – Mackenzie Walker, Lees-McRae
- LB – Kennedy Vannoy, Lees-McRae
- DB – Jamiese Spivey, Emmanuel
- DB – Anastasia Rogers, Ferrum
- DB – Alyssa Taylor, Barton
- DB – Kaylee Montalvo, Wingate
- Specialist – Evelisse Martinez, Mount Olive
- Athlete – Gwen Carter, Emmanuel
- Athlete – Jhenelle Francis, Wingate
A Historic Moment for King Flag Football
In the program's first season competing in Conference Carolinas, King University made an immediate statement:
- A major conference award winner
- Three First Team selections
- A Second Team honoree
- One of the league's most impactful freshmen in Ramos
The Tornado enter championship weekend with momentum, recognition, and a growing presence in the conference landscape.
