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The Football World is Changing: Girls Flag Football Coverage

The Football World is Changing: Girls Flag Football Coverage

Grandview’s all-new sport of flag football has taken the school by storm with its sudden surge of popularity. However, with its growth come the struggles of being so newly implemented. 

Coach Mark Fisher, a counselor and previous football coach of 26 years, was picked for the job. Without a doubt has

Quarterback Ivy Daniels (12) at Legacy Stadium throwing the ball against Chaperral on 8/28. (Jacob Swanson)

been a great part of the team.

“We have been playing a tough schedule against some of the top teams in the state but I think we’ve come a long way,” Fisher said. “The girls are learning a lot and getting better every week.”

To make sure the girls are constantly getting better, Fisher has provided a standard within practice to achieve success.

“I think we try and get the most out of them. We practice hard every day and get them to try and be perfect- even though you know you can’t be- but to try and strive for it,” Fisher said.

Aside from working hard every day at practice the athletes have enjoy their time at practice. 

“[The games] are really fun. I’ve gotten to know a lot of good people and there’ve been a lot of people at the games,” Amaya Acostas (12) said. 

However with this fun and hard work also comes the struggle of the new sport. 

“[This] means it’s new for everyone, for referees, schools, and everything, so week to week and game to game nothing has been consistent,” Fisher said. “Trying to adapt to everything new is probably one of the biggest struggles”

With a 4-0-5 record, Coach Fisher values the losses more than the traditional coach and takes it as a chance to improve. 

“A win is a lot more fun and satisfying but you learn a lot from the losses. We are playing a hard schedule but it will prepare us more for our league schedule,” Fisher said.

Quarterback Ivy Daniels (12) at Legacy Stadium against Chaparral throwing the ball.

This has proved to be true as the Grandview girls have yet to lose any league games so far. 

“I thought I would enjoy it, but it really exceeded my expectations,” Fisher said. “I’ve enjoyed coaching the girls and the games. I’ve enjoyed how the sport is growing every week.” 

 

 

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