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History at Hand: ECAC to Host Women's Flag Playoffs at Jets Training Facility
- The ECAC/Jets Women's Flag Football League will crown a champion at the Jets Training Facility on May 2–3.
- Marymount stands 10-2 and is third in the ECAC standings ahead of the playoffs.
- The league is the largest collegiate women's flag football league in the country, backed by Jets leadership.
- Jets leadership is described as 'all-in' and deeply involved in girls and women's flag football growth.
- Postseason expansion is planned, with potential future hostings at MetLife Stadium.
- The event highlights a growing pathway for girls to pursue football through high school, college, and scholarships.
- The championship trophy honors Betty Wold Johnson’s legacy and commitment to the sport.
- Eight teams will compete for the title after 15 colleges already participate in the league’s first season.
- The ECAC and Jets view the playoffs as a historic moment for women’s sports and flag football.
- The playoffs will honor the sport’s growth and the opportunities it creates for student-athletes.
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