LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders, in collaboration with Allegiant, hosted the 5th Annual INSPIRE Event, a key initiative aimed at empowering young female athletes through [flag football](https://news3lv.com/sports/content/flag-footballs-growth-in-so-nv-proving-to-be-lifechanging-for-local-girls#) on Saturday.
The event took place at the Intermountain Health Performance Center, offering a platform for skill development, competitive play, and exposure to collegiate and national-level opportunities.
INSPIRE targets girls aged 13 to 18, providing them with the chance to enhance their skills through combined testing, team drills, and direct interactions with representatives from NCAA and NAIA schools, as well as the USA Football National Team.
The event drew more than 300 participants from over 40 local high schools.
Among the attendees was Ki’Lolo Westerlund, who featured in this year’s NFL flag football Super Bowl commercial, and Maci Joncich of the USA Football National Women’s team.
College scouts from ten Division I programs also attended.
Nevada, one of the pioneering states to sanction girls' flag football as a varsity sport, now boasts one of the most extensive programs in the country, with participation from over 40 high schools.
Media are invited to cover the Combine & Clinic on Friday, May 30, and the All-Star Games on Saturday, May 31. Players, coaches, and collegiate scouts will be available for interviews.