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Forte girls tackle new ground

Eighth graders take on traditionally male sport for different reasons
Forte girls tackle new ground
Eighth grader Zoey Ortiz talks with her fans after the most recent game.

Source: PHOTO COURTESY LARRY HENDERSON

One female football player at Forte Junior High would be unusual enough.

This season, the school has two.

Eighth graders Zoey Ortiz and Emma Flores each decided independently to play football, joining a sport still predominantly played by boys. Neither entered the season simply to watch from the sideline.

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