Illinois girls high school flag football faces cutbacks as boys' season is extended

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Original Load Date June 10, 2026, 11:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 10, 2026, 11:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-girls-high-school-flag-football-faces-cutbacks-as-boys-season-is-extended/3946859/

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Girls flag football has been growing in Illinois, but a recent decision by the Illinois High School Association caught players and parents by surprise. The IHSA has decided to start the regular summer season for boys tackle football a week earlier to give athletes more time to rest between games. T...