Many may have found football through their dads, but for the dozens of daughters who took the field inside Gillette Stadium Tuesday, falling in love with the game happened all on their own.

"I got involved because my dad would throw the football with me, and I loved catching up. My dad signed me up to do flag football. All I'm used to seeing is only boys but the amount of joy I feel seeing girls is amazing!" said middle schooler Madelyn Bellas.

Bridgestone and the New England Patriots hosted their third annual Girls Flag Football Field Day, where young athletes enjoyed some friendly competition and expert instruction.

"Just seeing them with their swag, their mouthpieces and their gloves and everything and throwing the ball. I was like you've got an arm on you! That's great to see," said

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