Dewey wins Rehoboth Beach Brawl Flag Football Tourney

Female lifeguards from five patrols compete June 14 in inaugural event at Deauville Beach

Rehoboth Beach Patrol hosted the inaugural Rehoboth Beach Brawl Flag Football Tournament June 14 at Deauville Beach. With members of the Dewey Beach Patrol hot on her tail, Ocean City Beach Patrol member Lily Baeurle tries to turn the corner upfield. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS

Chris Flood

June 17, 2023

Story Location:
Deauville Beach

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

Female lifeguards from Dewey Beach Patrol won the inaugural Rehoboth Beach Brawl Flag Football Tournament held June 14 at Deauville Beach.

Lifeguard squads from Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, North Bethany, Delaware State Parks and Ocean City, Md., sent women to participate. Before and after the games, the lifeguards were friendly; however, during the games, the competition was fierce – hip checks, battles for balls in the air, diving flag grabs, sand in the face and hair.

There were two fields, which meant four teams could play at once. Teams played two 10-minute halves, with a five-minute break in between. There was a 10-minute break between games.

Dozens of male and noncompeting female lifeguards supported their teammates.

Rehoboth Beach Patrol Capt. Jeff Giles said the event is all in good fun and hopefully it continues to grow.

“Although, I do hope my girls win because I’m going to have to hear about all day tomorrow if they don’t,” said Giles, laughing.

North Bethany Beach Patrol lifeguard Taylor Pritchett holds on tight as she comes down for the touchdown against Rehoboth Beach.

It was a brawl, but it was also fun. Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguard Hunter McFalls dons his referee gear as RBP team captain Payton Weaver sand North Bethany Beach Patrol team captain Delaney Smith shake hands before their game.