The Minnesota Vikings are committed to promoting equity in football by sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state. The first-ever high school summer league championship was held at TCO Stadium on Sunday, with Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah competing in the championship round. Players displayed intense passion and skill, showcasing that girls flag football is not just powder puff football, but a competitive and tough sport.
The Vikings have invested over $300,000 in the growth and development of girls flag football in the last three years and hope to see it become a sanctioned sport. The support from the Vikings has allowed girls to have the same opportunities and experiences as boys in football.
Rosemount emerged as the first champions by winning the championship game by one point. The Vikings also back a middle school girls league and an upcoming fall high school league. The addition of flag football to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles further solidifies the sport’s importance and growth.
With players like Harrison Phillips and Blake Cashman on the sidelines, the Vikings are committed to elevating girls flag football and providing a platform for girls to showcase their talent and passion for the sport. The league championship was not just a win for Rosemount but a victory for the girls involved and the growth of girls flag football as a whole.
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