Denver City Wire

The Denver Broncos announced the formation of girls high school flag football teams in Colorado in a Sept. 9 notice.

"The Denver Broncos are thrilled to have this opportunity to help bring girls high school flag to 25 high schools throughout the Denver Metro Area. The districts, the schools and the Colorado High School Activities Association have been tremendous partners thus far, and we're excited to offer the sport of football to more than 500 female student-athletes this fall," Bobby Mestas, director of youth and high school football development for the Broncos, said.

The National Federation of State High School Associations has seen increased interest in non-traditional sports, including flag football, according to a March report from the Colorado High School Sports Association.

"The Colorado High School Activities Association is proud to partner with the Denver Broncos and our high schools, as we look to promote this new opportunity for female participation in flag football," CHSAA Commissioner Mike Krueger said. "Flag football is a fast, fun and exciting way to experience the game of football, and we are thrilled that girls in Broncos Country will have the chance to participate in this experience first-hand."

Participating teams and school districts include Cherry Creek Schools, Denver Public Schools, Jeffco Public Schools, Cherokee Trail, Abraham Lincoln, Arvada, Cherry Creek, Denver East, Arvada West, Eaglecrest, Denver North, Bear Creek, Grandview, Denver South, Chatfield, Overland, Denver West, Columbine, Smoky Hill, George Washington, Evergreen, Kennedy, Lakewood, Montbello, Littleton, Northfield, Pomona and Thomas Jefferson.