There were plenty of firsts for the St. Charles North girls flag football players, who were the stars of the show during their historic game against Jacobs on Wednesday evening.

Whether it was the first touchdown pass, the first touchdown run or the first interception, St. Charles North dominated from start to finish, cruising for a 31-0 victory over a Jacobs squad that went 14-3 and won an IHSA regional championship last season.

It marked the first IHSA-sanctioned victory in girls flag football for the North Stars, who competed as a club last year before making the leap this year.

“It’s about the kids and their willingness to believe in what we’re doing,” SCN head coach Mike Taormina said. “These girls are new to football and many of them are first-time football players. They’re tr

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