Northland football program raises funds for safety equipment ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Northland Catholic Warriors in Kansas City, Missouri, raised over $7,800 to purchase Guardian Caps, designed to enhance player safety. The funds will cover caps for all interested 5th to 8th grade players, meeting parent concerns as athletes transition from flag to tackle football. Coach Jason Maki emphasized the importance of the caps, which reduce the risk of injury, with the NFL mandating their use for certain positions. The program plans to use any remaining funds to update additional safety equipment.
- •Northland Catholic Warriors raised over $7,800 for safety equipment.
- •Guardian Caps will be provided to all interested 5th to 8th grade players.
- •Coach Jason Maki highlighted injury risk reduction as a key benefit.
- •Remaining funds will be used to refresh other safety equipment.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Northland football program raises funds for safety equipment
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