How to Export Flag Football Stats to MaxPreps
Uploading your flag football stats to MaxPreps gives your players visibility with college scouts, recruiters, local media, and parents. FlagStat has been an official MaxPreps stat import partner since March 2026 — months before any other flag-football-first platform.
This guide walks through the full process, from scoring a game to seeing your stats live on MaxPreps.
Before You Start: Prerequisites
Important: Your game must already be on your school's MaxPreps schedule before you can import stats. If the game is not on the schedule, MaxPreps will reject the import. Work with your school's MaxPreps administrator to ensure all games are added to the schedule before or on game day.
You will also need:
- A FlagStat account (free)
- Your MaxPreps School ID — found in your school's MaxPreps page URL
- A game scored in FlagStat with individual player stats
Step-by-Step Export Process
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Score your game in FlagStat
Start a new game in FlagStat (web or FlagStat Go on iPhone). Select your ruleset — NFHS 2026-27 for high school, NFL FLAG for youth, NIRSA for college intramural. Set up both team rosters with player names and jersey numbers. Score every play: completions, rushes, touchdowns, interceptions, flag pulls, penalties. FlagStat tracks individual stats for every player automatically.
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Finish the game and open the game report
When the game ends, FlagStat generates a complete game report with box scores, individual player stats, play-by-play log, and drive charts. You can access the report from the game over screen or later from your saved games.
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Open the MaxPreps export
In the game report, find the MaxPreps export option. This opens the MaxPreps export panel where you configure your school and submit.
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Enter your MaxPreps School ID
The first time you export, enter your MaxPreps School ID. FlagStat saves this so you do not need to enter it again for future games. Your School ID is the unique identifier in your MaxPreps team page URL.
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Submit the export
FlagStat submits your game stats directly to MaxPreps via the official Contest Stat Import API. Individual player stats — passing, rushing, receiving, defense — are mapped to MaxPreps stat categories automatically. You will see a confirmation when the export succeeds.
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Verify on MaxPreps
Visit your school's MaxPreps page to confirm the stats appear. Individual player stats, box scores, and game results should be visible within minutes of a successful export.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Contest not found | Game is not on your MaxPreps schedule | Ask your MaxPreps admin to add the game to the schedule first |
| Invalid School ID | Incorrect MaxPreps School ID entered | Check the URL of your MaxPreps team page for the correct ID |
| Stats not appearing | Processing delay or schedule mismatch | Wait 5-10 minutes; verify the game date/time matches your MaxPreps schedule |
Which Apps Can Export to MaxPreps?
| App | MaxPreps Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| FlagStat | Official Partner | March 2026 |
| StatHawk | Official Partner | July 2026 |
| Blitz Board Stats | Compatible (not official) | N/A |
| GameChanger | Multi-sport | N/A |
| Flag50 | No | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I export flag football stats to MaxPreps?
Score your game in FlagStat, open the game report, tap "Export to MaxPreps," enter your School ID, and submit. FlagStat sends stats directly to MaxPreps via the official API.
What is a MaxPreps School ID?
A unique identifier for your school on MaxPreps. Find it in the URL of your school's MaxPreps page.
Do I need a MaxPreps account to export?
Your school must have a MaxPreps page, and the game must be on the MaxPreps schedule before you export.
Which apps can export to MaxPreps?
FlagStat (official partner since March 2026) and StatHawk (official partner since July 2026) are the two flag-football-first apps with official partnerships.