GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) — The Amherst School District has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers to start a girls’ flag football program.
“We are excited to see high schools in Wisconsin developing and executing their own girls flag pilot leagues,” said Packers Football Outreach Manager Ryan Fencl in a press release. “While many of the participating players are multi-sport athletes, flag football is also opening the door for girls who are still discovering their athletic niche to compete. Since 14 other states already have girls flag as a sanctioned high school sport, it is our goal to have Wisconsin join this list soon.