GRAND FORKS — Raven Seals is a black belt in taekwondo, and her favorite football player is T.J. Watt.

She watches all the Pittsburgh Steelers games with her dad, Marcus. The two occasionally take to the backyard or the park to play some football of their own.

This year, Raven had the opportunity to embark on another athletic venture: playing one of her favorite sports in an organized setting.

Greater Grand Forks Youth Football introduced a girls-only flag football division this year, welcoming children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Raven leaped at the opportunity, and Marcus did the same, stepping in as one of the coaches.

“I’ve always loved football,” Raven said. “I love playing it.”

“My daughter wanted to play football,” Marcus said. “I kind of got a little football backgr

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