First-ever girls flag football team preps for season with red hot camp By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock D-200’s first girls flag football camp took place during a hot week at Northwood Middle School, July 13-17. “It will be a learning experience for all of us,” head coach Jon Brown said. “We had 30 girls at […]
The Woodstock D200 Girls Flag football program is accepting donations of items for the brand new team’s equipment and opportunities. The FUNDrive’s goal is to raise $1,000 through its conclusion July 16. Those interested in supporting the team may contact Anne Bierman at 815-404-0761 to arrange for pickup and drop off. Or, items may also […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 A few dozen Woodstock and Woodstock North high school girls are already considering lacing up cleats in the fall of 2026, as District 200’s first-ever co-op girls flag football team gets ready for the gridiron. While the first official kickoff is still months away, momentum is already surging. More than […]
High school girls in Illinois will get a chance to play under the lights this fall after a recent announcement from Illinois High School Association that girls flag football will debut as an IHSA state series. The inaugural postseason will culminate with the crowning of an IHSA girls flag football state champion in the fall […]
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