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Bears surprise North Lawndale College Prep girls flag football team with equipment, gear

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The girls flag football team at North Lawndale College Prep heads into the playoffs tonight with a big boost from the Chicago Bears. The team surprised the Lady Phoenix with a dolly full of brand-new equipment: cleats, pads, helmets, sports bras and more. “We really thought we [were] in trouble at first,” junior Emily Goodman said. “Now, actually everybody is happy. I can speak for everybody because everybody is happy from the looks of it.” Milan and Emily both sit with their new cleats and gear at North Lawndale Phoenix flag football team at North Lawndale College Prep at 1615 S. Christiana Ave in North Lawndale, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The Chicago Bears donated cleats, sweatbands, gloves, flags, and other clothing items to the team as they get ready to play in the playoffs. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times The Bears and the McCaskey Foundation also made a $1,000 donation to the Lady Phoenix program. The Bears and the Chicago Public League launched a pilot program in 2021 featuring nearly