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With 10 players, Arizona had the third-most selections. California, which set a state record in terms of participation, led the way with 27. Florida, which sanctioned flag football in 2003, was second with 24.

Marana senior wide receiver Malaysia Roebuck made the cut, coming in at No. 57. Roebuck was an All-State player as a junior after pulling in 15 TDs and averaging over 16 yards per catch.

The honor comes after Roebuck was named to the Fiesta Bowl All-State Football and Flag Football Teams last month.

In two seasons at Marana, Roebuck, a two-way star for the Tigers, has 2,066 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns. Her 1,176 receiving yards as a sophomore in 2023 ranked 22nd nationally.

As a linebacker, Roebuck has 106 career tackles, seven sacks, 11 interceptions and 13 pass breakups.

Arizona also had five players ranked in the top 25 of the MaxPreps list.

Topping the entire list at No. 1 is Gilbert Campo Verde junior quarterback Amaya Moreno. Last season, while at Phoenix Mountain Pointe, Moreno threw for 4,868 yards and 65 touchdowns, also adding 13 touchdowns on the ground. The Pride reached the Class 5A title game before falling to Waddell Canyon View.

Not far behind Moreno on the list was Chandler Hamilton senior wide receiver Samaya Taylor-Jenkins, coming in at No. 4. Taylor-Jenkins re-broke her state record with 39 touchdowns to go along with 156 receptions and 2,138 yards as the Huskies went 17-0 and won the 6A title.

Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor senior wide receiver Becky Currence, who is third all-time in state history for most receiving yards, rounded out the top 10 in the final spot.

Also representing Arizona were: Campo Verde sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Claire McMahon (No. 19), Gilbert Mesquite senior wide receiver and defensive back Mariah Willis (No. 25), Queen Creek Casteel senior running back and linebacker Audrina Wenze-Atencio (No. 37), Goodyear Millennium senior wide receiver Jaiya Davis (No. 48), Hamilton sophomore quarterback Marlie Phillips (No. 56), and Phoenix Xavier College Prep senior rusher and wide receiver Isa Ady (No. 58).

Selections were based on statistics submitted to MaxPreps, coach nominations, game film and in-person evaluations.

Three years ago, flag football wasn’t a sanctioned sport by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Now, it’s being recognized as a state filled with some of the best players in the nation.