(La Porte, IN) - La Porte High School has its first girls’ flag football team.
The team defeated 21st Century Academy last evening at Kesling Field 28-12. The Lady Slicers lost their previous games on the road to Michigan City 20-6 and Valparaiso 46-12.
Kyria Zapala racked up 190 yards rushing during the first two games combined while Josie Smith passed for 100 yards combined in both games.
Steps are being taken to have girls flag football become official sports under the Indiana High School Athletic Association in a couple of years.
Teacher Jeremy Ruff is the Slicers coach. The team has four remaining games with the next being against Chesterton on Tuesday.
