Carolina Panthers owners David Tepper and Nicole Tepper have committed an additional $1 million to support girls flag football programs across the Carolinas, per @AdamSchefter. The commitment was announced on Wednesday following North Carolina's official decision to sanction girls flag football as a varsity high school sport.
With this latest contribution, the Teppers have now provided over $2.5 million in funding toward the sport since 2022. This financial support is aimed at expanding access and resources for programs throughout both North and South Carolina. The official sanctioning by the state marks a major milestone for the sport, which has seen rapid growth in participation over the last several years.
The investment reflects a continued effort by the Carolina Panthers organization and its leadership to foster athletic opportunities for young women in the region. The funds are expected to help provide equipment, coaching resources, and infrastructure for the newly sanctioned varsity programs across the state.
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