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(WTAQ-WLUK) — The Green Bay Packers are helping establish and grow high school girls’ flag football programs across Wisconsin.
The team awarded $100,000 worth of grants to 20 high schools across the state, including in Northeast Wisconsin.
It’s part of its Girls Flag Grant Program.
In addition to the $5,000 grants to each recipient school, they also received a girls flag starter kit courtesy of USA Football.
“We are excited to see high schools in Wisconsin developing and executing their own girls flag pilot leagues,” said Ryan Fencl, Packers football outreach manager. “While many of the participating players are multi-sport athletes, flag football is also opening the door for girls who are still discovering their athletic niche to compete. Since 14 other states already have girls flag as a sanctioned high school sport, it is our goal to have Wisconsin join this list soon. These 20 grant recipient schools, along with others in the state, are helping us make significant strides toward reaching this ultimate goal.”
High schools receiving grants through program’s first year include:
Amherst High School in Amherst
Appleton East High School in Appleton
Appleton North High School in Appleton
Appleton West High School in Appleton
Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee
Franklin High School in Franklin
Greenfield High School in Greenfield
Kettle Moraine High School in Wales
Milwaukee Reagan High School in Milwaukee
Milwaukee School of Languages in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Washington High School in Milwaukee
Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago
Muskego High School in Muskego
Oneida Nation High School in Oneida
Port Washington High School in Port Washington
Waukesha West High School in Waukesha
Weyauwega-Fremont High School in Weyauwega
Xavier High School in Appleton
The Packers will award another 20 recipients $5,000 grants next year. Schools can apply online through March 31, 2026.
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