High school girls have a new sport to play.

As the IHSA announces that they have officially sanctioned girls flag football. Juliana Zavala, the Chicago Public Schools senior manager of girl’s flag football says she grew up a football fan and wanted to play but didn’t have an opportunity. When she heard the IHSA would sanction the sport she was beyond excited.

Over 100 schools in the state have committed to fielding teams this fall and another 40 are expected to join after that.

An IHSA State Final will be held on October 11 and 12.