Yonkers flag football players head to Las Vegas to play in NFL FLAG Championships

The Hillcrest Lakers 12 and under team qualified to play in the NFL FLAG Championships, which is part of Pro Bowl weekend.

News 12 Staff

Jan 31, 2023, 10:55 PM

Updated 618 days ago

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A group of Yonkers flag football players will be getting a chance of a lifetime when they head to Las Vegas this weekend.
The Hillcrest Lakers 12 and under team qualified to play in the NFL FLAG Championships, which is part of Pro Bowl weekend.
The event features the top girls and boys youth flag teams from across the country and beyond.
Hillcrest won their region, which was sponsored by the New York Jets.
The team got to practice at the Jets facility before heading out west.