The first D-I women's flag football tournament just happened — and it's only the beginning

TEMPE, Ariz. — They stood tall, looking to the west end of the stadium toward the Stars and Stripes whipping in the desert breeze as the National Anthem echoed. Some shook their heads, awestruck by the stage they’d long believed could become a reality.All those seasons scrounging for practice fields, all those long car rides to youth tournaments, all those busted fingers suffered going to grab a flag — it all meant that much more Sunday afternoon as this championship game was being broadcast live on ESPN.Advertisement