High school sports participation rises nationally thanks to assist from girls flag football
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The introduction of girls flag football has significantly impacted high school sports participation, with 8,260,891 students reported last school year. This includes a notable increase of 60% in girls flag football, which had 68,847 players. Other girls sports also experienced growth, such as wrestling, which saw a 15% rise. In Southern California, particularly the Los Angeles City Section, girls flag football has become more popular than 11-man football, with 91 teams compared to only 71 11-man football teams.
The addition of girls flag football is significantly boosting participation in high school sports, contributing to a record overall participation of 8,260,891 students last school year.
Girls flag football saw a remarkable 60% increase in participation with 68,847 players, highlighting the growing interest in female sports.
In the Los Angeles City Section, girls flag football is becoming increasingly popular, surpassing the number of 11-man football teams with 91 flag teams compared to 71 11-man teams.
Wrestling has seen a notable 15% increase in girls sports participation, emphasizing growth across various athletic disciplines.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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