San Antonio girls’ flag football team sees huge growth

Pic courtesy: X/NFL Flag San Diego Girls in San Antonio are proving that football isn't just for boys. Flag football is giving them an opportunity to play, compete, earn scholarships, and possibly build a future in the sport! When the Alamo City Lady Roadrunners flag football organisation started last year, there were only five girls participating, according to a report by KENS 5. Today, the programme has grown into four teams and has 40 players aged 8 to 18. With the sport set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, flag football is opening new doors for these sportswomen!Making a dream possibleTwelve months ago, Eloy Cabello stood in front of five girls and asked if they wanted to play a sport most of them had only watched from the bleachers. Fast-forward to today, they have 40 top-notch players, and their hobby has become a pipeline to college. Thanks to them, women's football finally found breathing room in San Antonio!For Amina Sanchez, one of the players, this programme is everything. She is living her dream. Her love for football started when her dad threw a football. In their house’s front yard, he taught her the mechanics between casual tosses and conversa...