Milton's Carson McElroy earns regional flag football award
The senior quarterback and linebacker led Milton to two shutout victories against top-ranked opponents last week.
By Yasmin Farouk ·
Carson McElroy, a senior at Milton High School in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, was named the AJC Varsity Flag Football Player of the Week.
The award recognizes her performance in two games played the week before the announcement. In those contests, she played both quarterback and linebacker. McElroy passed for 350 yards and four touchdowns. She also caught a touchdown pass and pulled seven flags.
Milton defeated McEachern, which was ranked No. 1 in the GHSA’s Division 5, by a score of 18-0. The team then beat Heard County, the No. 1 team in Division 1, 14-0. These results kept Milton’s season record at 11-1. The team currently holds the No. 1 ranking in its division.
McElroy has accumulated 3,356 passing yards and 40 touchdowns for the season. She has also rushed for 165 yards and four scores. Her defensive contributions include 26 flags pulled and one interception. She has caught two touchdown passes.
The senior has received interest from NAIA and Division II colleges. She also serves as a starter on Milton’s softball team.
Todd Holcomb covers high school sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He rejoined the publication in 2025 and has worked with the paper in various roles since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.
