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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2014-08-27 flag football team Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Ida Lee Flag Football Team Places Second in Washington Redskins’ “Get the Ball Rolling” Tournament Leesburg, VA (August 18, 2014) – A team of players from Leesburg’s NFL Flag Football League placed second in the Washington Redskins’ “Get the Ball Rolling” Flag Football Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, last month. The Ida Lee Fast and Furious, a 12-and- under team coached by Eric Johnson, had an outstanding tournament. The team went 2-1-1 overall, gave up just 16 points in four games, and made it to the championship game. Ultimately, however, the Fast and Furious lost the hard fought championship game against Fauquier County, going into double overtime. As part of the tournament, players had the opportunity to meet Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin, III. Griffin spoke to the players about the importance of teamwork . The Fast and Furious players are looking forward to continuing their growth through future seasons at Ida Lee. Currently, the Town of Leesburg offers flag football leagues in the fall and spring. This coming spring season, Leesburg will offer a “house league” for ages 6-16 and an “elite” league that will be comprised of 4 age divisions 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, and 18 and under). Registration for the spring 2015 flag football season will begin in late November. For more information, please visit www.idalee.org or contact Greg Anselene, league manager, at 703-737-6051. Contact: Greg Anselene Sports and Fitness Supervisor ganselene@leesburgva.gov 703-737-6051 # # #