Girls flag football championships highlight rapid growth of the sport in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The girls flag football championships in New Jersey and Pennsylvania showcase the sport's rapid growth in the region. Teams competed for state titles, highlighting the increasing popularity and support for girls' flag football. This year marks a significant transition as the sport becomes state-sanctioned in both states, reflecting progress for female athletes.
- ▪New Jersey's top girls flag football teams competed at the Eagles' Jefferson Health Training Complex for a state title.
- ▪The Eagles launched a girls' flag football league in 2022, which has grown from 16 teams to over 100 in Pennsylvania.
- ▪Palumbo High School is the first public school to win the Philadelphia girls flag championship.
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