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Westerville Central Launches First Girls' Flag Football Team

5/3/2025

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Westerville Central High School in Ohio proudly introduces its inaugural girls' flag football team, featuring 15 enthusiastic players like Jane Zvolanek and Sarina Ortega. Coach Peyton McBride champions this milestone, highlighting its importance for empowering young women in sports. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a surge in girls' flag football, with 51 high school teams this spring, fostering inclusivity and fresh opportunities.

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Westerville Central High School in Ohio proudly introduces its inaugural girls' flag football team, featuring 15 enthusiastic players like Jane Zvolanek and Sarina Ortega. Coach Peyton McBride champions this milestone, highlighting its importance for empowering young women in sports. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a surge in girls' flag football, with 51 high school teams this spring, fostering inclusivity and fresh opportunities.