The Denver Gay and Lesbian Flag Football League has opened a new avenue to play football for those who were previously excluded or scared to play, including some rising stars. While it's a great way to meet people, people are primarily here for the love of the game.

White Lies, Red Flags Quarterback Lacey Abel gets ready to pass the ball. CBS

"I've been playing for a long time, since I was a kid," said Lacey Abell.

She is the quarterback for "White Lies, Red Flags". She's also the coach of a high school girls' flag football team and a 2028 flag football Olympic hopeful.

She says she fell in love with football growing up in Wisconsin, but her parents wouldn't let her play the tackle version to protect her health.

"That was kind of out of the question, just, from my parents. But I

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