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District staff outline plans for girls’ flag football and powerlifting amid scheduling concerns
Odessa R-VII Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary
Athletics staff told the board there is substantial student interest in girls' flag football and powerlifting; staff proposed evening practices and Saturday games to avoid conflicts, and members discussed potential impacts on spring sports and participation numbers.
Athletics staff presented growing interest in new extracurricular offerings at the high school, focusing on girls’ flag football and powerlifting.
Staff said roughly 53 girls are in the relevant cohort and that even if half participate the program could field teams. They noted colleges are beginning to offer…
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