San Diego State University freshman Lauren Tanner founded the school's first women's flag football student organization after finding no team to join. - Tanner, a state championship-winning receiver from Washington, started the team from scratch.
- The team held tryouts in March, selecting 29 players, and played its first season on the road. - Head coach Jennifer Constuble brings over 20 years of flag football experience.
- The team raised $9,600 and aims to eventually become an NCAA-sanctioned sport. Flag football is growing rapidly, with over 2.4 million youth participants in the U.S.
and an Olympic debut planned for 2028.