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El Paso’s success reflects girls flag football’s march toward UIL sanctioning
By Michelle James Thorpe at El Paso Matters
· July 2, 2026
· 6 min read
Momentum continues to build behind efforts to make high school girls’ flag football an official University Interscholastic League sport in Texas as El Paso teams returned from the inaugural state championship tournament with some of the city’s strongest performances to date.
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Key takeaway The competition was backed by the National Football League’s Texas franchises.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's strong showing in the inaugural state championship tournament is a testament to the city's growing enthusiasm for girls flag football. The success of Eastwood and El Dorado high schools in the competition demonstrates that local teams can hold their own against larger metropolitan areas. As the University Interscholastic League considers sanctioning the sport, El Paso's performance will likely be closely watched. The city's schools have already made significant strides in developing their flag football programs, and official UIL recognition would provide a major boost to these efforts. With the UIL Legislative Council set to revisit the issue in October, El Paso's athletic community will be eagerly awaiting the decision, which could have a lasting impact on the city's high school sports landscape. The prospect of official UIL sanctioning has already generated excitement among local players and coaches, and a positive outcome could pave the way for even more growth and development in the sport.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Momentum continues to build behind efforts to make high school girls’ flag football an official University Interscholastic League sport in Texas as El Paso teams returned from the inaugural state championship tournament with some of the city’s strongest performances to date.
Eastwood High Scho...
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