All-girls flag football league gains traction in Central Valley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Top Dogs Youth Football League, the first all-girls flag football team in the Central Valley, is providing new opportunities for young female athletes. Since the CIF sanctioned flag football statewide, participation has grown rapidly, with players expressing excitement about the sport. Founder Joe Vargas aims to encourage local high schools, particularly Hoover High, to establish their own teams. Open practices are offered to all experience levels, generating enthusiasm as girls find a platform to showcase their skills and passion for the game.
- •Top Dogs Youth Football League founded in Central Valley.
- •CIF's unanimous vote approved flag football as a sanctioned sport.
- •Practices available for all skill levels, free of charge.
- •Joe Vargas encourages Hoover High to form a team.
- •Players report growing interest and excitement for flag football.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Good Sports: League giving girls a chance at flag football in the Valley
"There are some new top dogs in the Central Valley as more young girls get the opportunity to showcase their skills on the field.
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