“So many little girls have been reaching out to me, 13, 14, 16-year-olds, girls just like Elena, and they want to support Elena and show her what they’re doing,” Stephanie Easley said.

“Girls can do anything and be anything you put your mind to. Football is for everyone.” The coin-toss and a bag full of Chiefs gear gave Elena some further relief.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s a new wave of athletes dominating high school football fields across the country. Tennessee is one of 14 states to sanction Girls’ Flag Football as a high schoo… ...