Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Flag Football Announces Inaugural Roster of 23 Eagles
8/17/2026 12:01:00 PM | Flag Football
Eagles will begin their first season of play in Spring 2027
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The first roster for the Eastern Michigan University flag football program has been released with 23 student-athletes set to represent the Eagles in their inaugural 2027 campaign, EMU Head Coach Jesse Siordia announced today, Aug. 17. The roster features players from six states and two international locations, including nine hailing from the state of Michigan.
"We've assembled a group that brings experience, high-level skill, and incredible potential," Siordia said of his initial roster. "From proven NAIA veterans and key transfers to top high school athletes and hidden gems from across Michigan, this team has all the pieces to establish our identity immediately. The energy and hunger this group brings is exactly what we need to build a championship foundation."
Along with the nine Eagles from Michigan, the roster will feature players from Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and New York, with one each from both Canada and Mexico. The roster also features 16 players that have transferred to Eastern Michigan after competing for flag football teams at other institutions, including nine players from Siena Heights University, the 2026 NCFFL National Champions, and one from Warner University, winners of the 2026 NAIA National Championship.
The nine players on the Eastern roster that helped the Saints to a national championship at the NCFFL tournament under Siordia include three native Michiganders in Cam Cherry (Highland Park, Mich./Redford Union HS/Siena Heights), Helen Flores (Rochester Hills, Mich./Adams HS/Siena Heights) and Adel Hoglund (Davisburg, Mich./Holly HS/Siena Heights) along with Jordan Bailey (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Piper HS/Siena Heights), Maycie Bassett (Goodyear, Ariz./Canyon View HS/Siena Heights), Brooke Cooper (Middleburg, Fla./Middleburg HS/Siena Heights), Kyamora Dunn (Brooklyn, N.Y./James Madison HS/Siena Heights), Adrian Griffin (Marana, Ariz./Marana HS/Siena Heights), and Bre Saunders (Goodyear, Ariz./Millennium HS/Siena Heights). Additionally, Mylanka Brassard (Ottawa, Ontario/DME Academy/Warner) was a member of the Warner program that went undefeated in 2026 and won the NAIA title.
The remaining six Michiganders on the roster included one transfer in Kamaira Crawford (Ypsilanti, Mich./Huron HS/Alabama State), who helped start the first NCAA Division I program while at Alabama State University, and five recent high school graduates in Emma Adamczyk (Howell, Mich./Brighton HS), Lauren Hammond (Howell, Mich./Charyl Stockwell Prep), Skyann Penn (Westland, Mich./Wayne Memorial HS), and Addison Wallace (Gibraltar, Mich./Carlson HS). Additionally, Marisa Cribari (Canton, Mich./Canton HS) has joined the program after spending the 2025-26 academic year as a member of the Eastern Michigan women's basketball team.
The remaining six American players on the roster hail from across the nation, including a trio of freshmen in Armani Rodgers (Gilbert, Ariz./Williams Field HS) from Arizona, California native and Team USA member Lia Cruz (El Centro, Calif./Calexico HS/St. Thomas (Fla.)), and Madison Ojeda (Pembroke Pines, Fla./Western HS) from Florida. The group also boasts three transfers in Natalie Busch (Navarre, Fla./Navarre HS/Baker), Lily Greenfield (Lindenhurst, Ill./Lakes Community HS/Illinois Wesleyan), and Clare Strong (Fairbury, Ill./Prairie Central HS/Rockford/Aurora). Both Greenfield and Strong are set to help another program debut after Greenfield was a member of the inaugural team at Illinois Wesleyan last year and Strong was a member of the Rockford program in 2025 and the Aurora team last year.
Along with Brassard (Canada), the Eagles will have two international players on their initial roster with Ainhoa Garcia Velasco (Madrid, Spain/IES Jose Garcia Nieto/Life) hailing from Spain. Garcia Velasco joins Cruz (Team USA) as Eagles who have represented their home nations as she most recently played on the 2024 Spain National Team that captured a European title.
Noting The Roster
• The 2027 roster features 23 players hailing from six states, including Michigan, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and New York, with a pair of international student-athletes representing Canada and Spain. Michigan leads the way with nine players while both Arizona and California boast four players each on the roster.
• The nine Michiganders on the roster represent nine different high schools, including Brighton (Emma Adamczyk), Canton (Marisa Cribari), Carlson (Addison Wallace), Charly Stockwell Prep (Lauren Hammond), Holly (Adel Hoglund), Huron (Kamaira Crawford), Redford Union (Cam Cherry), Rochester Adams (Helen Flores), and Wayne Memorial (Skyann Penn).
• The roster features 16 players that have transferred to Eastern Michigan after playing at other institutions last year, including Siena Heights, Alabama State, Baker, Illinois Wesleyan, Life, Rockford, St. Thomas (Fla.), and Warner. Of those 15, eight have followed Jesse Siordia to Eastern after playing for him at Siena Heights.
• While 2027 will mark the first season for the Eagles, eight players have previously played in the inaugural collegiate season for other programs. Jordan Bailey, Brooke Cooper, Kyamora Dunn, Helen Flores, and Adel Hoglund all played for Siena Heights in the 2025 season; Kamaira Crawford was on the first Alabama State team in 2025; and Lily Greenfield was a member of the Illinois Wesleyan program that started play in 2026. While those seven players are helping start a program for the second time, Clare Strong will be onboard for her third consecutive program start after playing for Rockford in 2025 and Aurora in 2026.
• Nine players on the roster bring national championship titles to the program after capturing crowns in 2026. Eight players from Siena Heights are on the roster after winning the 2026 NCFFL National Championship (Jordan Bailey, Cam Cherry, Maycie Bassett, Brooke Cooper, Kyamora Dunn, Helen Flores, Adrian Griffin, Adel Hoglund, and Bre Saunders) while Mylanka Brassard was a member of the Warner program that went undefeated and won the 2026 NAIA National Championship title.
• Two members of the team were high school state champions prior to coming to Ypsilanti with two others helping their schools to state runner-up showings. Maycie Bassett was a member of the 2025 Arizona 5A championship flag football team with Canyon View while Helen Flores led Rochester Adams to the 2024 Michigan Division I state soccer title. Both Emma Adamczyk (Brighton) and Addison Wallace (Carlson) helped their flag football teams to silver medals at the 2025 and 2026 Michigan events, respectively.
• The Eagles will have two players on the roster that have represented their national teams in the past, including Lia Cruz and Ainhoa Garcia Velasco. Cruz was a member of the 2022 U17 U.S. Football National Team that won the World Cup as she was named the tournament's MVP while Garcia Velasco most recently played on the 2024 Spain National Team that captured a European title.
Supporting the Program
"We've assembled a group that brings experience, high-level skill, and incredible potential," Siordia said of his initial roster. "From proven NAIA veterans and key transfers to top high school athletes and hidden gems from across Michigan, this team has all the pieces to establish our identity immediately. The energy and hunger this group brings is exactly what we need to build a championship foundation."
Along with the nine Eagles from Michigan, the roster will feature players from Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and New York, with one each from both Canada and Mexico. The roster also features 16 players that have transferred to Eastern Michigan after competing for flag football teams at other institutions, including nine players from Siena Heights University, the 2026 NCFFL National Champions, and one from Warner University, winners of the 2026 NAIA National Championship.
The nine players on the Eastern roster that helped the Saints to a national championship at the NCFFL tournament under Siordia include three native Michiganders in Cam Cherry (Highland Park, Mich./Redford Union HS/Siena Heights), Helen Flores (Rochester Hills, Mich./Adams HS/Siena Heights) and Adel Hoglund (Davisburg, Mich./Holly HS/Siena Heights) along with Jordan Bailey (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Piper HS/Siena Heights), Maycie Bassett (Goodyear, Ariz./Canyon View HS/Siena Heights), Brooke Cooper (Middleburg, Fla./Middleburg HS/Siena Heights), Kyamora Dunn (Brooklyn, N.Y./James Madison HS/Siena Heights), Adrian Griffin (Marana, Ariz./Marana HS/Siena Heights), and Bre Saunders (Goodyear, Ariz./Millennium HS/Siena Heights). Additionally, Mylanka Brassard (Ottawa, Ontario/DME Academy/Warner) was a member of the Warner program that went undefeated in 2026 and won the NAIA title.
The remaining six Michiganders on the roster included one transfer in Kamaira Crawford (Ypsilanti, Mich./Huron HS/Alabama State), who helped start the first NCAA Division I program while at Alabama State University, and five recent high school graduates in Emma Adamczyk (Howell, Mich./Brighton HS), Lauren Hammond (Howell, Mich./Charyl Stockwell Prep), Skyann Penn (Westland, Mich./Wayne Memorial HS), and Addison Wallace (Gibraltar, Mich./Carlson HS). Additionally, Marisa Cribari (Canton, Mich./Canton HS) has joined the program after spending the 2025-26 academic year as a member of the Eastern Michigan women's basketball team.
The remaining six American players on the roster hail from across the nation, including a trio of freshmen in Armani Rodgers (Gilbert, Ariz./Williams Field HS) from Arizona, California native and Team USA member Lia Cruz (El Centro, Calif./Calexico HS/St. Thomas (Fla.)), and Madison Ojeda (Pembroke Pines, Fla./Western HS) from Florida. The group also boasts three transfers in Natalie Busch (Navarre, Fla./Navarre HS/Baker), Lily Greenfield (Lindenhurst, Ill./Lakes Community HS/Illinois Wesleyan), and Clare Strong (Fairbury, Ill./Prairie Central HS/Rockford/Aurora). Both Greenfield and Strong are set to help another program debut after Greenfield was a member of the inaugural team at Illinois Wesleyan last year and Strong was a member of the Rockford program in 2025 and the Aurora team last year.
Along with Brassard (Canada), the Eagles will have two international players on their initial roster with Ainhoa Garcia Velasco (Madrid, Spain/IES Jose Garcia Nieto/Life) hailing from Spain. Garcia Velasco joins Cruz (Team USA) as Eagles who have represented their home nations as she most recently played on the 2024 Spain National Team that captured a European title.
Noting The Roster
• The 2027 roster features 23 players hailing from six states, including Michigan, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and New York, with a pair of international student-athletes representing Canada and Spain. Michigan leads the way with nine players while both Arizona and California boast four players each on the roster.
• The nine Michiganders on the roster represent nine different high schools, including Brighton (Emma Adamczyk), Canton (Marisa Cribari), Carlson (Addison Wallace), Charly Stockwell Prep (Lauren Hammond), Holly (Adel Hoglund), Huron (Kamaira Crawford), Redford Union (Cam Cherry), Rochester Adams (Helen Flores), and Wayne Memorial (Skyann Penn).
• The roster features 16 players that have transferred to Eastern Michigan after playing at other institutions last year, including Siena Heights, Alabama State, Baker, Illinois Wesleyan, Life, Rockford, St. Thomas (Fla.), and Warner. Of those 15, eight have followed Jesse Siordia to Eastern after playing for him at Siena Heights.
• While 2027 will mark the first season for the Eagles, eight players have previously played in the inaugural collegiate season for other programs. Jordan Bailey, Brooke Cooper, Kyamora Dunn, Helen Flores, and Adel Hoglund all played for Siena Heights in the 2025 season; Kamaira Crawford was on the first Alabama State team in 2025; and Lily Greenfield was a member of the Illinois Wesleyan program that started play in 2026. While those seven players are helping start a program for the second time, Clare Strong will be onboard for her third consecutive program start after playing for Rockford in 2025 and Aurora in 2026.
• Nine players on the roster bring national championship titles to the program after capturing crowns in 2026. Eight players from Siena Heights are on the roster after winning the 2026 NCFFL National Championship (Jordan Bailey, Cam Cherry, Maycie Bassett, Brooke Cooper, Kyamora Dunn, Helen Flores, Adrian Griffin, Adel Hoglund, and Bre Saunders) while Mylanka Brassard was a member of the Warner program that went undefeated and won the 2026 NAIA National Championship title.
• Two members of the team were high school state champions prior to coming to Ypsilanti with two others helping their schools to state runner-up showings. Maycie Bassett was a member of the 2025 Arizona 5A championship flag football team with Canyon View while Helen Flores led Rochester Adams to the 2024 Michigan Division I state soccer title. Both Emma Adamczyk (Brighton) and Addison Wallace (Carlson) helped their flag football teams to silver medals at the 2025 and 2026 Michigan events, respectively.
• The Eagles will have two players on the roster that have represented their national teams in the past, including Lia Cruz and Ainhoa Garcia Velasco. Cruz was a member of the 2022 U17 U.S. Football National Team that won the World Cup as she was named the tournament's MVP while Garcia Velasco most recently played on the 2024 Spain National Team that captured a European title.
Supporting the Program
The EMU Flag Football Campaign aims to garner support as the program looks to reach its goal of $5,000 and support can now double their impact as Regent Emeritus Fran Parker has personally issued a $2,000 matching challenge to the Eastern Michigan community!
Head Coach Jesse Siordia knows what it takes to compete at a high level. As the state of Michigan's first collegiate varsity coach at Siena Heights, he led the program to the 2026 National Collegiate Flag Football Championship in just his second season. His impact extends well beyond the collegiate level. He has also been a driving force in the growth of flag football throughout Michigan for nearly a decade through his involvement with UA Under the Lights & Gridiron Flag Football. To give Coach Siordia and our student-athletes the championship-level start they deserve, we've set an initial goal to raise $5,000 and hope you will consider helping the Eagles grow. To support the team, click here: https://t.co/qFsRnWjc1I.
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Inaugural Eastern Michigan Flag Football Roster
| Eagle | Pos. | HT | EY | Hometown | High School | Previous School |
| Eamm Adamczyk | QB | 5-4 | Y-1 | Howell, Mich. | Brighton | |
| Jordan Bailey | RB/LB | 5-4 | Y-3 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Piper | Siena Heights |
| Maycie Bassett | LB/C | 5-5 | Y-2 | Goodyear, Ariz. | Canyon View | Siena Heights |
| Mylanka Brassard | DB/WR | 5-10 | Y-3 | Ottawa, Ontario | DME Academy | Warner |
| Natalie Busch | DB/WR | 5-5 | Y-2 | Navarre, Fla. | Navarre | Baker |
| Cam Cherry | LB/RB | 5-8 | Y-2 | Highland Park, Mich. | Redford Union | Siena Heights |
| Brooke Cooper | WR | 5-5 | Y-3 | Middleburg, Fla. | Middleburg | Siena Heights |
| Kamaira Crawford | R | 5-2 | Y-3 | Ypsilanti, Mich. | Huron | Alabama State |
| Marisa Cribari | DB/WR | 5-7 | Y-2 | Canton, Mich. | Canton | |
| Lia Cruz | QB/C/WR | 5-2 | Y-4 | El Centro, Calif. | Calexico | St. Thomas (Fla.) |
| Kyamora Dunn | WR/DB | 5-1 | Y-3 | Brooklyn, N.Y. | James Madison | Siena Heights |
| Helen Flores | C/LB | 5-5 | Y-3 | Rochester Hills, Mich. | Adams | Siena Heights |
| Ainhoa Garcia Velasco | LB | 5-3 | Y-2 | Madrid, Spain | IES Jose Garcia Nieto | Life |
| Lily Greenfield | ATH | 5-4 | Y-2 | Lindenhurst, Ill. | Lakes Community | Illinois Wesleyan |
| Adrian Griffin | WR/DB | 5-6 | Y-2 | Marana, Ariz. | Marana | Siena Heights |
| Lauren Hammond | R/WR | 5-3 | Y-1 | Howell, Mich. | Charyl Stockwell Prep | |
| Adel Hoglund | LB | 5-5 | Y-3 | Davisburg, Mich. | Holly | Siena Heights |
| Madison Ojeda | WR/DB | 5-5 | Y-1 | Pembroke Pines, Fla. | Western | |
| Skyann Penn | LB | 5-5 | Y-1 | Westland, Mich. | Wayne Memorial | |
| Armani Rodgers | RB/LB | 5-2 | Y-1 | Gilbert, Ariz. | Williams Field | |
| Bre Saunders | WR/QB/DB | 5-8 | Y-2 | Goodyear, Ariz. | Millennium | Siena Heights |
| Clare Strong | DB/WR | 5-5 | Y-4 | Fairbury, Ill. | Prairie Central | Aurora |
| Addison Wallace | DB/WR | 5-8 | Y-1 | Gibraltar, Mich. | Carlson |
EY: Eligibility Year (Y-#) • NOTE: Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the NCAA has adopted a new age-based eligibility model. Eastern Michigan athletic team rosters will now show a student-athlete's eligibility (EY) with a Y-#. A student-athlete listed as Y-1 is in their first year with five seasons to compete, Y-2 is in their second year with four seasons to compete, etc. Their academic year (AY) references their current academic standing with the University.
2027 EMU Player Biographies
Emma Adamczyk
5-4 • QB • Y-1 • Fr.
Howell, Mich. / Brighton HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Brighton High School… Played three years of flag football for the Bulldogs… In her senior year, amassed 2,051 yards on 166-of-226 passing with 34 touchdowns and 18 conversions… Named Detroit Free Press First-Team All-State and BHS's Offensive Player of the Year… Led her team to three regional titles… 2025 state runners-up and 2026 state quarterfinalists… Also competed for the basketball and soccer teams… Played for Michigan Jaguars (soccer) and Michigan Tribe AAU (basketball)… PERSONAL: Full name: Emma Charlotte Adamczyk… Daughter of Thomas and Lauren Adamczyk… Has one brother, Dominic, and two sisters, Paige and Ava… Sport Management major.
Jordan Bailey
5-4 • RB/LB • Y-3 • Jr.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Piper HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Ypsilanti after helping Siena Heights capture the national title in 2026… SIENA HEIGHTS: 2026: Helped the Saints capture the 2026 NCFFL National Championship with a 14-0 win over the College of Staten Island in the final… Accumulated 234 total yards of offense as she ran for 119 yards on 15 carries and caught 14 passes for 115 yards... Totaled eight touchdowns on the year with five on the ground and three through the air… Added two tackles and one pass breakup on defense… 2025: Rushed for 121 yards and five touchdowns while also collecting 18 passes for 115 yards… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Piper High School… Competed for the Bengals for three years in flag football… Helped her team to a 12-2 record as senior… Named to the Broward County All-Star team and helped her team to the win while earning game MVP honors… Earned her team's Defensive MVP award as a senior… Helped the team capture back-to-back district titles (2023 and 2024)… Also played on the soccer team… PERSONAL: Full name: Jordan N. Bailey… Daughter of Felicia… Has two brothers, Mackenzie Jr. and Jahmere, and one sister, Lyrique… Criminal Justice major.
Maycie Bassett
5-5 • LB/C • Y-2 • So.
Goodyear, Ariz. / Canyon View HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Transferred to Eastern Michigan after helping Siena Heights to a national title in 2026… SIENA HEIGHTS: Helped the Saints to the title at the 2026 NCFFL National Championships… 2026: Appeared in 13 games on defense for the Saints… Posted 82 tackles and two pass breakups and one interception on the season… Offensively, pulled in five passes for 33 yards… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Canyon View High School… Was a three year captain for the flag football team… Helped the Jaguars to a 13-1 record her senior year that culminated in the 2025 5A state title… Tallied 449 yards on offense, but made her mark on defense with 74 tackles, 8.0 sacks, and six interceptions in her final prep season… Named to the Arizona Cardinals All-Star Team and was selected as the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year… Also competed for the CVHS track & field team for one season… PERSONAL: Full name: Maycie Celeste Bassett… Daughter of Erik and Coleen Bassett… Has one brother, Treven, and one sister, Jyett… Psychology major.
Mylanka Brassard
5-10 • DB/WR • Y-3 • Jr.
Ottawa, Ontario / DME Academy / Warner
EMU: Joins the Eagles after winning an NAIA National Championship with undefeated Warner (Fla.) during the 2026 season… WARNER: Competed for two seasons at Warner University (Lake Wales, Fla.) and was a member of the Royals' 2026 conference and national championship team… 2026: Appeared in two games in a season that saw Warner post a 24-0 record on its way to capturing the 2026 Sun Conference Championship and the 2026 NAIA Flag Football National Championship… Recorded one tackle in the game with Wittenburg (Ohio)… Added one blocked kick in the contest with fifth-ranked Baker (Kan.) in the second game of the national tournament… 2025: Played in 12 games for the Royals as the team posted a 15-5 record… Warner advanced to the semifinals of the Sun Conference Championships before reaching the quarterfinals of the NAIA Flag Football National Championship tournament… Made her collegiate debut in a 20-7 home win over Life… Recorded a career-high two tackles against Siena Heights… Tallied an interception for seven yards against Reinhardt (Ga.) as well… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of DME Academy… Played volleyball for the Volts under coach Craig Lenninger… Also played football and hockey… PERSONAL: Full name: Mylanka Brassard… Pronounced ME-lanka… Daughter of Gilles Brassard and Sheila Roy… Has two brothers, Nykola Lacroix and Samuel Lacroix, and one sister, Krystal Lacroix… Her cousin, Derick Brassard, was a member of Team Canada's 2016 World Championship team and played in the NHL for 16 seasons after being drafted sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006… Journalism major.
Natalie Busch
5-5 • DB/WR • Y-2 • So.
Navarre, Fla. / Navarre HS / Baker
EMU: Transferred into Eastern Michigan after one season as Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan.… BAKER: 2026: Appeared in 20 games in her freshman season at Baker… Defensively, recorded 87 tackles for the Wildcats, including 12.0 TFLs (32 yards) and 9.0 sacks (69 yards)… Intercepted four passes and recorded 13 breakups… Offensively, was 2-for 3 passing for 16 yards and one touchdown… Added eight carries for 94 yards and two scores… Returned 14 punts for 39 total yards, including a long of 16 yards… Helped the Wildcats to a 15-5 record and an 8-2 mark in KCAC play… Baker reach the final of the KCAC Women's Flag Football Championship game where they fell to top-seeded Ottawa… Competed in the NAIA Flag Football Invitational, going 1-2 in the national event… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Navarre High School… Played two years for the Raiders' flag football team and four with the soccer program… On the gridiron, served as a team captain twice… Posted 1,858 passing yards with 27 touchdowns while accounting for 1,192 yards, including 775 yards rushing and 417 yards receiving with five touchdowns through the air… Tallied 80 tackles, 9.0 sacks, and seven interceptions on defense… Named her team's defensive player of the year as a sophomore and the team MVP as a junior and senior… Shared PNJ player of the year honors in her junior and senior seasons… Earned a spot on the state all-star team as a senior… Selected to the 2024 US Army Bowl where she earned All-America honors… Named second team all-area in soccer as well… PERSONAL: Full name: Natalie Grace Busch… Daughter of Brian and Misty Busch… Has two brothers, Gavyn and Kholton, and two sisters, Adreahna and Madysin… Undeclared major.
Cam Cherry
5-8 • LB/RB • Y-2 • So.
Highland Park, Mich. / Redford Union HS / Siena Heights
SIENA HEIGHTS: Made an impact in her first year of collegiate flag football with the Saints and helped the team to the 2026 NCFFL National Championship… Finished the year with 83 tackles, including 5.0 sacks… Added one interception as well… Rushed three times on offense for 44 yards with a long of 21 yards… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Redford Union High School… Competed in flag football, track & field, volleyball, swimming, softball, and basketball for the Panthers… On the field, tallied 97 yards rushing and 178 yards receiving while passing for 396 yards and 10 touchdowns… Added 10 offensive touchdowns, including six on the ground and four through the air, with three interceptions resulting in two scores… In track & field, competed in the shot put and discus… Captured the conference title in both throwing events in 2024 and advanced to the state meet in the shot put that year… Named the district MVP in hoops… Also was a member of the school's cheerleading squad… PERSONAL: Full name: Cameron Codie Cherry… Daughter of Chevelle Christian and Yolonda Cherry… Has two brothers, Chevelle Christian Jr. and William Christian, and three sisters, Charlotte Christian, Neveah Christian, and Alexis Christian… Business major.
Brooke Cooper
5-5 • WR • Y-3 • So.
Middleburg, Fla. / Middleburg HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Eastern Michigan after two years at Siena Heights where she was a member of the 2026 NCFFL National Championship team… SIENA HEIGHTS: Competed for Siena Heights for two seasons… 2026: Helped the program to the 2026 NCFFL National Championship with a 14-0 win in the final over the College of Staten Island… Pulled in 73 receptions for 510 yards and 10 touchdowns… Averaged 7.0 yards per catch… 2025: Hauled in 37 passes for 339 yards, averaging 9.2 yards per catch… Recorded three touchdowns through the air… Completed the one pass she attempted on the year for a 15-yard touchdown… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Middleburg High School… Played flag football for the Broncos under coach James Black… During her senior year, she appeared in eight games and pulled down 486 yards while scoring 56 points… Tallied two interceptions and made seven solo tackles on defense… Earned All-Clay County First Team honors and was a member of the district championship team… Also played for the school's softball and basketball teams… PERSONAL: Full name: Brooke Riley Cooper… Daughter of Adam and Lauren Cohea… Has three brothers, Liam Cooper, Mason Cooper, and Everett Cohea, and two sisters, Lilla Cooper and Evelyn Cohea… Sport Management major.
Kamaira Crawford
5-2 • R • Y-3 • Jr.
Ypsilanti, Mich. / Huron HS / Alabama State
EMU: Returns to her hometown for the Eagles' inaugural season after helping Alabama State become the first NCAA Division I program to start a program ahead of the 2025 season… ALABAMA STATE: 2026: Helped the team to a 5-11 record that included a runner-up finish at the 2026 Women's Collegiate Football Finals at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.… 2025: Member of the inaugural 2025 team that was the first NCAA Division I program in the nation… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Huron High School… Competed in track and field for the River Rats in sprint and hurdle events… PERSONAL: Full name: Kamaira Crawford… Pronounced cuh-MAIR-uh… Daughter of Marcus Wright and La'kita Crawford… Has three brothers, Keimar Crawford, Jayden Thomas, and Marquece Wright… Biology major.
Marisa Cribari
5-7 • DB/WR • Y-2 • Jr.
Canton, Mich. / Canton HS
EMU: Member of the Eastern Michigan basketball team during the 2025-26 season before joining the inaugural flag football season… Appeared in one game for the Eagles, scoring two points and pulling down one offensive rebound in a win over Defiance (Dec. 5)… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Canton High School in 2024… Played four years of basketball for Head Coach Kayla Bridges, serving as the team's captain twice… Helped her team to a 21-6 record her senior season as the Chiefs captured the district title… Earned all-conference honors as a senior after being named honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore and junior… Earned the 2024 Academic Excellence Award… PERSONAL: Full name: Marisa Nicole Cribari… Daughter of Sam and Lynda Cribari… Has one brother, Mathieu… Business Management major with a Human Resources concentration.
Lia Cruz
5-2 • QB/C/WR • Y-4 •Jr.
El Centro, Calif. / Calexico HS / St. Thomas (Fla.)
EMU: Brings a wealth of experience in both collegiate and international flag football… Was a member of the U.S. U17 National Team and was selected to the 2026 USA Flag Select Bowl prior to her arrival at Eastern Michigan… ST. THOMAS: Played three years at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Fla.… 2026: Helped the Bobcats to an 11-4 record overall and 5-1 mark in the Sun Conference… Guided the team to the semifinals of the Sun Conference Tournament and the No. 7 seed in the 2026 NAIA National Invitational… Tallied 467 yards on 49-of-88 passing with nine touchdowns… Added one rushing score to go along with 35 grabs and 196 yards with two touchdowns through the air… Finished second on the team with 18 points… Invited to participate in the 2026 USA Flag Select Bowl, a 5-on-5 Olympic-style competition where she competed on the Blue Team that finished third with a 2-1 record… 2025: Team posted a 15-3 record and a 7-2 mark in Sun Conference play… Fell to Keiser in both the semifinals of the Sun Conference Tournament and the first round of the NAIA National Invitational… Recorded 609 yards on 71 receptions with a team-leading eight scores while adding 26 yards rushing… Was 2-of-4 passing for 55 yards and one touchdown… 2024: Team was 12-5 overall and 5-3 in Sun Conference play in her debut season… Pulled in seven receptions for 114 yards in her freshman season… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Calexico High School… Member of the U17 U.S. National Team that captured the World Cup title in 2022… Captured a national title in Mexico in 2022 and was named the tournament's MVP… PERSONAL: Full name: Lia Paulette Cruz… Daughter of Rodolfo Cruz and Lourdes Millan… Has two sisters, Nicole and Mía… Health Sciences major.
Kyamora Dunn
5-1 • WR/DB • Y-3 • So.
Brooklyn, N.Y. / James Madison HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Eastern Michigan after playing two years at Siena Heights where she helped the Saints to the 2026 NCFFL National Championship crown… SIENA HEIGHTS: Appeared in 19 games for the Saints during her two years with the program… Accumulated over 7,000 yards of total offense in her two seasons as she tallied 3,650 yards rushing with 38 touchdowns and 3,484 yards receiving with 31 scores… Added 1,026 yards passing with six scores as well… 2026: Earned a spot on the NAIA All-America Second Team and NAIA All-East Region First Team honors after helping the Saints to the national title… Did it all on offense as she completed 26-of-66 passing for 373 yards and two scores while adding over 5,000 yards of total offense with 42 touchdowns… On the ground, ran 207 times for 2,209 yards (10.7 yards per carry) while finding the endzone 19 times… Added 2,970 yards on 197 receptions with 23 touchdowns… Defensively, recorded 101 tackles with 5.0 sacks… Picked off seven passes and returned two for touchdowns… 2025: Collected nearly 2,000 yards of total offense after running for 1,441 yards and 19 touchdowns while catching 46 passes for 514 yards and eight scores… Added 653 yards passing with four touchdowns… Defensively, she recorded 45 tackles with 1.0 sacks, four interceptions, and on defensive touchdown… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from James Madison High School… Played two years of flag football for the Knights… Played for the All City Girls club team… Helped the team to the We Run The World Championship title and was an eight-time Skamoog Champion… Also played on the school's varsity tackle football and track & field teams… PERSONAL: Full name: Kyamora Dunn… Daughter of Orville Dunn and Grisheld Bishop… Has one brother, Jalapeño, and one sister, Kiamara… Sport Management major.
Helen Flores
5-5 • C/LB • Y-3 • Jr.
Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester Adams HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Eastern Michigan after two years at Siena Heights where she was a member of the 2026 NCFFL National Championship team… SIENA HEIGHTS: Was a two-year member of the Saints' program, appearing in 18 games, including 13 in the 2026 season… 2026: Played three positions on offense throughout the season… Ran 13 times for 107 yards while catching 21 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns… Also collected 431 yards passing with six touchdowns… 2025: Played in five games for the Saints… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Rochester Adams High School… Was a two-sport standout for the Highlanders, including soccer and basketball… In soccer, led her team to the 2024 Michigan Division I state championship after collecting regional and district titles… PERSONAL: Full name: Helen Marie Flores… Daughter of Hector and Heather Flores… Has two brothers, Hito and Leo… Exercise Science major.
Ainhoa Garcia Velasco
5-3 • LB • Y-2 • Jr.
Madrid, Spain / IES Jose Garcia Nieto / Life
EMU: Comes to Ypsilanti after one collegiate season at Life… Member of the Spanish national team that captured the 2024 European Championship… Brings a wealth of football experience as she played both flag and American football from an early age… LIFE: Played one year at Life University (Marrietta, Ga.) before transferring to Eastern Michigan… 2026: Helped the Running Eagles to an 11-6 record and a 6-3 mark in Sun Conference play… Life reached the semifinals of the Sun Conference Tournament before falling to top-seeded and eventual undefeated national champion Warner… The loss in the semifinals snapped a six-game winning streak… Appeared in 12 games and finished third on the team in tackles with 54 and was third in TFLs with 3.0 while adding 1.0 sacks… Tallied three pass breakups as well… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from IES Jose Garcia Nieto in Madrid… Competed for clubs programs as Spanish schools don't sponsor athletic teams… Participated in Taekwondo, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and roller skating at the club level… Placed in the U19 Mixed Tackle Football National Championship Final… Was the first woman to play for the Madrid regional team… Played football from a young age and was earned the U13 Mixed Flag Football Breakout Player Award and the Cadet American Football Defensive MVP honor from her team… Named to national teams for flag football twice for the U15 squad… U17 National and Madrid champions in 2022-23 as well as the U19 Mixed American Football teams… Added a national title in American football in 2023-24 and a Madrid title in U17 flag football… Also helped Spain to the U17 European Championship in 2023-24… PERSONAL: Full name: Ainhoa García Velasco… Pronounced EYE-no-uh… Daughter of Jesús García and Arantza Velasco… Has two brothers, Gorka and Íñigo… Physics major.
Lily Greenfield
5-4 • ATH • Y-2 • So.
Lindenhurst, Ill. / Lakes Community HS / Illinois Wesleyan
EMU: Comes to Ypsilanti after playing one year at Illinois Wesleyan… Will mark the second consecutive year she has played for a program in its inaugural season… ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: Competed for one season at Illinois Wesleyan… 2026: Pulled in 387 yards on 57 receptions with six touchdowns, including a 51-yard scoring catch… added 16 yards on two punt returns and 15 yards on five rushes… Score a career-high two touchdowns twice, first at North Park (March 13, 2026), and then again at home against Benedictine (March 28)… Tallied over 50 yards receiving in two games, including a career-best 60 at North Park and 51 at Illinois College (April 4)… Recorded at least two receptions in all 14 games she played… Helped the Titans to an 11-5 record on the year as she ranked third in receptions and fifth in yards… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Lakes Community High School… Competed on the flag football, gymnastics, and track and field teams for the Eagles… Earned all-conference honors on the gridiron he senior year after she recorded 508 receiving yards and 338 rushing yards… Tallied eight touchdowns and 54 total points, averaging 2.2 points per game… Helped her team to the 2024 conference and regional titles… Added all-conference honors on the track as a junior and senior… PERSONAL: Full name: Lily Greenfield... Daughter of Marc and Michelle Greenfield… Has one brother, Ethan Greenfield, and three sisters, Abby Beckman, Hannah Greenfield, and Bethany Greenfield… Her brother, Ethan, played football at North Central College and was a member of two national championship teams and her uncle, Michael Greenfield, played football at Northwestern… Exercise Science major.
Adrian Griffin
5-6 • WR/DB • Y-2 • So.
Marana, Ariz. / Marana HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Eastern Michigan after helping Siena Heights captured the national title at the 2026 NCFFL National Championships… SIENA HEIGHTS: Helped the Saints to a national title in her lone season with the program… 2026: Helped the Saints to the national title at the 2026 NCFFL National Championships with a 14-0 win over the College of Staten Island in the final… Named to the 2026 NAIA All-East Region Second Team… Caught 162 passes for 1,977 yards and 19 touchdowns… Averaged 12.2 yards per grab… On defense, she led the team with 114 tackles and 11 interceptions, two of which she returned for touchdowns… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Marana High School… Competed in flag football, basketball, and track and field for the Tigers… On the gridiron, helped her team to a 9-1 record her senior season where she tallied 935 yards and five touchdowns through the air while adding 42 tackles and 175 return yards off eight interceptions… Named second team all-region in 2022-23 and first team in 2023-24… Added position honors in 2023-24 with selections to the second team all-region as a wide receiver and safety… Named all-region in 2024-25 for utility player (first team) and wide receiver (second team)… Earned several all-conference accolades across all three sports played… PERSONAL: Full name: Adrian Snow Griffin… Daughter of Celeste Valenzuela… Has two brothers, JJ and Xzaveus, and four sisters, Moriah, Madisyn, Paetyn, and Brooklyn… Nursing major.
Lauren Hammond
5-3 • R/WR • Y-1 • Fr.
Howell, Mich. / Charyl Stockwell Prep
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Charyl Stockwell Prep Academy… Did not compete in flag football for her school, but competed for the Sentinels' track and field team… Raced in the 200m and earned all-state honors… PERSONAL: Full name: Lauren Catherine Hammond… Daughter of David and Jen Hammond… Has two brothers, Christian and Jack… Business major.
Adel Hoglund
5-5 • LB • Y-3 • Jr.
Davisburg, Mich. / Holly HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Ypsilanti after helping Siena Heights capture the national title at the 2026 NCFFL National Championships… SIENA HEIGHTS: Was a member of the Siena Heights program for two years before transferring to Eastern Michigan… 2026: Helped the Saints win the 2026 NCFFL National Championship crown… Selected as the NCFFL National Championship Defensive MVP… Recorded 77 tackles with eight inerceptions and one defensive touchdown… 2025: Named the team's Most Improved Player… Recorded 38 tackles and six interceptions on the year… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Holly High School… Competed for the Bronchos in flag football, volleyball, basketball, and softball, earning a combined 10 varsity letters… Earned Honorable Mention Flint Metro League in Basketball in 2024… PERSONAL: Full name: Adel Fern Hoglund… Daughter of Christopher and Sharon Hoglund… Has one brother, Matthew Kaczmarek, and one sister, Sophia Kaczmarek… Exercise Science and Athletic Training majors.
Madison Ojeda
5-5 • WR/DB • Y-1 • Fr.
Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Western HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Western High School… Competed in flag football for three years for the Wildcats, placing wide receiver, safety, and linebacker… Finished her career with 1,143 yards and 21 touchdowns on 83 receptions… Named All-Broward County First Team and her team's athlete of the year… Also played basketball at the club level, competing for both West Express and GNation Suns… Led her team in double-doubles and was named the player of the year as the team's point guard… PERSONAL: Full name: Madison Ojeda… Daughter of William and Jodi Ojeda… Has one brother, Dylan, and one sister, Makenzie… Health Administration major.
Skyann Penn
5-5 • LB • Y-1 • Fr.
Westland, Mich. / Wayne Memorial HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Wayne Memorial High School… Competed for one season on the Zebras' flag football team and served as the team captain… Helped her team to the state tournament as she recorded three interceptions, including two pick-sixes on the year… Named Detroit Free Press First-Team All-State… Also was a member of the varsity track & field team for three years, competing in the short sprints, long jump, shot put, and discus… PERSONAL: Full name: Skyann Jazell Penn… Daughter of William Penn III and Danna Love… Has two brothers, Frederick and Dante, and two sisters, Jeahya and Ellianna… Photography major.
Armani Rodgers
5-2 • RB/LB • Y-1 • Fr.
Gilbert, Ariz. / Williams Field HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Williams Field High School… Played for the Black Hawks for three seasons… Also competed for club teams in the Valley, including HBHF, PHX Future, and Redzone Select… Helped those squads win multiple club titles during her four years of play… Named to the 2024 WNFC Championship Top 100… PERSONAL: Full name: Armani Rodgers… Daughter of Abrian Rodgers and Brandi Santos… Has one brother, Jason… Business Entrepreneurship major.
Bre Saunders
5-8 • WR/QB/DB • Y-2 • So.
Goodyear, Ariz. / Millennium HS / Siena Heights
EMU: Comes to Ypsilanti after playing her freshman season at Siena Heights where she guided the Saints to the 2026 NCFFL National Championship crown… SIENA HEIGHTS: Played her freshman season at Siena Heights… 2026: Helped the team capture the 2026 NCFFL National Championship with a 14-0 defeat of the College of Staten Island in the final… She accounted for nearly 8,000 yards of offense and 66 touchdowns while adding three more scores on defense… At quarterback, she tallied 5,496 yards on 486-of-792 passing with 51 touchdowns… Tallied 2,045 yards of total offense after rushing 231 times for 1,360 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 68 grabs for 685 yards and four scores… Defensively, recorded 78 tackles and nine interceptions, three of which she rank back for touchdowns… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Millennium High School… Played on the Tigers' flag football team for three years and served as a team captain in all three campaigns… According to MaxPreps, she threw for over 6,000 yards and 73 touchdowns while adding over 2,000 yards rushing with 18 scores… Additionally, she added 38 yards and one touchdown receiving… Ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the state of Arizona for both passing and rushing yards… Named the USA Football National Player of the Week, March 13, 2025… Also competed for the basketball team at MHS… PERSONAL: Full name: Breana Saunders… Daughter of John and Mollie Saunders… Has one brother, Mason, and one sister, Elisa… Business major.
Clare Strong
5-5 • DB/WR • Y-4 • Sr.
Fairbury, Ill. / Prairie Central HS / Rockford / Aurora
EMU: Joins the Eastern program in 2027 to mark the third consecutive season she will be a member of a team's inaugural season after playing for Rockford in 2025 and Aurora in 2026… Brings a wealth of talent to all three areas of the game, including offense, defense, and special teams as a placekicker and punt returner… AURORA: Member of the inaugural Aurora University team in 2026 that won the Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference Tournament title where she was named the event's MVP and a member of the all-tournament team… Had two catches for 79 yards and one score on a 51-yard reception in the final of the NACC Tournament against her former school, Rockford… Finished the year with 53 catches for 704 yards and 14 touchdowns… Added on touchdown on a 58-yard punt return against Purdue Northwest… Tallied 112 yards on nine punt returns… Defensively, tallied 47 tackles, 2.0 TFLs, and six interceptions… Added four pass breakups as well… Finished the season at the Women's Flag Football Invitational in Bradenton, Fla., where the Regents' went 1-2… ROCKFORD: Competed in three sports at Rockford University, including men's football, women's flag football, and basketball… Played in three games during the Regents' inaugural 2025 season… Offensively, she rushed for 17 years on three carries, including a best of 13 yards while catching 21 passes for 290 yards and five touchdowns, including a 66-yard score… Added a sixth touchdown on one of her two interceptions while adding three punt returns for 28 yards… Punted six times for 166 yards with one kick downed inside the 20… Was a member of the men's football team during the 2023 season as a placekicker, but did not see game action… Competed for the basketball team for three years and scored a career-high seven points against Illinois Tech during the 2024-25 season… named to the RU Athletic Director's Honor Roll three times and earned NACC Scholar-Athlete honors three times… HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Prairie Central High School… Lettered three times for the Hawks in football where she played several positions, including wide receiver, running back, linebacker, and placekicker… Captained the team to an 8-3 record her senior season… Set a single-game record with a 7-of-7 kicking performance on extra points… Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior… Also played for the basketball team and competed in track and field… Named the defensive player of the year in hoops… PERSONAL: Full name: Clare M Strong… Daughter of John and Monique Strong… Has four brothers, Kyle Strong, Victor Strong, Fr. Francis Strong, and Blaise Strong, and six sisters, Isabelle Matthews, Rose Dunahee, Bernadette Kimmons, Marie Krenz, Rita Strong, and Cecilia Strong… Exercise Science major.
Addison Wallace
5-8 • DB/WR • Y-1 • Fr.
Gibraltar, Mich. / Carlson HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Carlson High School… Competed in flag football for four years for the Marauders and served as the team's captain twice… As a safety, tallied 23 tackles, 15 pass breakups, seven interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns… Named her team's MVP and to the Detroit Free Press First-Team All-State… Captured back-to-back league titles and finished as the runners-up in the 2026 state tournament… Also was a member of the volleyball, basketball, and soccer teams… PERSONAL: Full name: Addison Jade Wallace… Daughter of Jonathan Wallace and Lynette Purdy… Has four brothers, Kayston, Gavin, Henrik, and Maverik… Occupational Therapy major.
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