Girls flag football is growing across Texas
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Girls are increasingly joining the typically male-dominated sport of football despite fewer leagues and opportunities.
The big picture: The NFL is investing in female flag football, and the Olympics is planning the sport's debut in 2028.
The latest: At the high school level, 17 states' athletic associations have sanctioned girls varsity flag championships. In Texas, a pilot program is supported by the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans.
Zoom in: Alamo City Youth Flag is preparing to begin its spring season for girls flag football in San Antonio, running April 12 through May 17 at UT San Antonio's Rec Field Complex.
- Age groups vary.
What they're saying: "There are more girls getting footballs put in their hands than any time, any other time in the world because of flag football," Women's National Football Conference founder Odessa Jenkins says.
- But "most of the women that are playing tackle football right now are playing with the boys."