The Buffalo Bills hosted the first-ever Modified Girls Flag Football Skills Challenge over the weekend. 16 teams from Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse participated in the event at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
These Middle School teams are playing in their first season of Girls Flag Football for their schools and received grant funding and resources from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and the Buffalo Bills Foundation to help launch their programs.
"Support from the Bills has been absolutely fantastic," said Doug Tay, the coach for Our Lady of Mercy in Rochester. "From equipment to their social media coverage. Everything they have done has been incredible this season."
Stations at Saturday's skills challenge included vertical jump, 20-yard dash, throwing accuracy, longest throw, longest punt, pro agility, broad jump and an obstacle course. Lower East School out of Rochester was crowned the champions of the morning session, while Brighton Academy from Syracuse was crowned the champions of the afternoon session.
On May 17th, the Buffalo Bills hosted the first ever Modified Girls Flag Football Skills Challenge inside the Bills Training Center. 16 teams from Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse were invited to participate in the event which tested the participants on their football skills, speed, agility, and teamwork. These teams are playing in their first season of Girls Flag Football for their middle schools and received grant funding, equipment and resources from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Buffalo Bills Foundation to help launch their programs this Spring.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Middle School Girls Flag Challenge, May 17, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Several Bills players attended the event to show their support, including WR Tyrell Shavers, OL Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, DE Javon Solomon and S Damar Hamlin. Bills Legends Fred Jackson and Donald Jones were also in attendance to support the participants.
As schools launched their Girls Modified Flag Football programs this spring, coaches from around the WNY area believe adding flag football programs for girls has helped them feel more empowered as individuals in sports.
"The girls walk in the hallways at school with their jerseys on and their peers and teachers seethem. There's a lot of empowerment and the community rallying around them," said Kelly Corcoran, the flag football coach and 8th-grade teacher at Sweet Home Middle School.
Added Brighton Academy coach Alfonzo Whitehurst, "It's really helped build their self-esteem and self-confidence to go out navigate the challenges of life and succeed."
Schools in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse that are interested in launching their own Modified Girls Flag Football program can complete the following survey which includes information on grant opportunities for the 2026 season.
