Zy'anna King Named First Team Elite All-American
Nation's Interception Leader Earns Elite All-American First Team Recognition After Historic Sophomore Season
Elite All-American First Team Selection
Elite All-American recognizes only eighteen First Team selections nationwide following a comprehensive evaluation of the country's premier high school girls flag football players.
Selection is based upon production, football IQ, athleticism, performance against top competition, leadership, versatility, and long-term projection.
Being named a First Team Elite All-American represents one of the sport's highest honors.
Some athletes dominate one side of the football.
Zy'anna King dominated every phase of the game.
Following one of the most remarkable sophomore seasons in the country, King earned First Team Elite All-American honors as one of the nation's premier safeties.
Her combination of elite defensive production, explosive offensive playmaking, and game-changing special teams ability made her one of the easiest selections in the inaugural Elite All-American class.
Why Elite All-American Selected Her
The first thing evaluators noticed was her ability to take the football away.
The second thing they noticed was everything else.
King earned First Team recognition because she consistently impacted games as a receiver, defensive back, and return specialist while producing one of the most statistically dominant seasons in girls flag football.
Her instincts, range, competitiveness, and football intelligence consistently changed the outcome of games.
Simply put, few players anywhere in the country affected winning the way Zy'anna King did.
Historic Defensive Season
King produced one of the greatest defensive seasons in recent girls high school flag football history.
2025 Season
- 41 interceptions
- National leader
- No. 1 in Florida
- No. 1 in Florida Class 1A
Forty-one interceptions is an extraordinary accomplishment.
It reflects elite anticipation, outstanding range, exceptional football IQ, and a rare ability to consistently find the football.
Quarterbacks who challenged King often paid the price.
Every turnover gave Boca Ciega additional opportunities while taking possessions away from opposing offenses.
More Than a Defensive Star
While her interceptions earned national headlines, King's offensive production was equally impressive.
Offensive Production
- 60 receptions
- 1,250 receiving yards
- 16 receiving touchdowns
- 20.8 yards per reception
On special teams, she also ranked among the nation's best.
Special Teams
- 36.92 yards per punt return
- No. 2 nationally
- No. 2 in Florida
Her ability to score in every phase of the game made her one of the country's most complete flag football athletes.
Championship Performer
King saved some of her best football for the biggest stage.
During Boca Ciega's run to the FHSAA State Championship, she continued making explosive plays against elite competition.
In the state tournament victory over Lakewood, she recorded:
- 3 receptions
- 85 receiving yards
- 28.3 yards per catch
She also played a major role during Boca Ciega's district championship run, continuing to demonstrate why she had become one of Florida's premier playmakers.
Great players elevate their game when championships are on the line.
King consistently did exactly that.
National Recognition
King's remarkable season earned recognition far beyond Florida.
Among her honors:
- MaxPreps All-American
- National Leader — Interceptions
- Florida Leader — Interceptions
- Florida Class 1A Leader — Interceptions
- No. 2 Nationally — Punt Return Average
- One of the Nation's Most Productive Receivers
Her season established her as one of the country's premier all-around flag football players.
Looking Ahead
Although only a member of the Class of 2029, King has already established herself as one of the brightest young stars in girls flag football.
Her instincts, athleticism, leadership, and versatility provide an outstanding foundation for continued success as her career progresses.
Elite All-American proudly recognizes Zy'anna King as a First Team Elite All-American, honoring one of the most complete and statistically dominant seasons in the country.
Player Snapshot
- Position: Safety
- Elite All-American Team: First Team
- High School: Boca Ciega High School
- City, State: Gulfport, Florida
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 157 lbs
- Graduation Class: 2029
- College Commitment: Uncommitted
Elite All-American Evaluation
Zy'anna King earned First Team Elite All-American recognition after producing one of the most dominant all-around seasons evaluated during the inaugural Elite All-American Girls Flag Football selection process.
Her nation-leading 41 interceptions alone would have made her one of the country's premier defensive players. Combined with 1,250 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns, and one of the nation's best punt return averages, King established herself as a true three-phase playmaker capable of changing games in every possible way.
Elite All-American proudly recognizes Zy'anna King as one of only three safeties selected to the inaugural First Team, honoring a player whose production, versatility, and impact define elite girls flag football.
Elite All-American recognizes the nation's premier high school football and girls flag football athletes through a comprehensive evaluation process that values production, athletic ability, football IQ, leadership, competitiveness, academic excellence, and long-term potential.
