Girls flag football is off and running: Bethel youth seize state's newest high school sport
Girls flag football is gaining popularity in Haywood County, North Carolina, following its recent sanctioning as an official high school sport. The Bethel Youth Football league has introduced girls' teams, allowing young players to engage in the sport. Coaches and players alike are excited about the growth and interest in girls' flag football at the youth level.
- ▪The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has sanctioned girls' flag football as an official high school sport.
- ▪Bethel Youth Football recently completed its spring season, offering girls' teams for the first time.
- ▪Coaches have noted a significant interest among girls in continuing to play flag football.
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