GCAC Flag Football Playoffs: Week 6 Recap | 10 Teams Advance, 7 Shutouts

The playoffs have arrived, and the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference delivered a dominant opening-round performance.In our Week 6 GCAC Flag Football Recap, covering September 28 through October 4, we recap every conference team and break down the beginning of the 2026 IHSA girls flag football playoffs.GCAC teams went 10–4 in the regional quarterfinals, recorded seven shutout victories and outscored their opponents 421–36 in those 10 wins. Including three first-round byes, 13 conference teams advanced to the regional semifinals.We discuss Fenwick earning its first win at the perfect time, Benet’s 61-point performance, dominant shutouts by Loyola, St. Francis, Resurrection, Mother McAuley and DePaul Prep, plus the postseason paths facing Carmel, Marist, Saint Ignatius, St. Laurence, Saint Viator and the rest of the conference.We also review the latest IHSA state leaderboards, including the one-point scoring race between St. Laurence’s McKenzie Saffold and St. Francis’ Allie Sheldon.Follow THE Varsity Voices Media Network for weekly GCAC flag football recaps and continued coverage throughout the IHSA playoffs.