Makena Cook Makes History with First Power 4 Flag Football Scholarship

Makena Cook, a talented quarterback from Orange Lutheran High School in California, has etched her name in history. As one of the top players in the class of 2027, Cook recently visited the University of Nebraska, where the school announced the addition of flag football as a varsity sport. During her visit, head coach Matt Rhule surprised her with the first-ever scholarship offer for flag football from a Power 4 institution. Although Cook has not yet committed, this offer marks a significant turning point for the sport, bringing well-deserved attention to rising female athletes and the growth of flag football at the collegiate level.