The Public League is starting a flag football league on Saturday, according to an email sent to coaches on Wednesday and obtained by the Sun-Times.
The news comes after Young dropped football on Tuesday.
Jaton Jackson, who oversees football for Chicago Public Schools, sent the email:
“Due to 11 schools dropping varsity football Sports Administration contacted the Principals and listened to their concerns. A 6 week pilot flag football program was introduced and 8 schools will participate starting this Saturday 9/30/17 at 9:00 AM @ Stagg Stadium.”
Bowen, Baker, Uplift, Chicago Richards, Kelvyn Park, Hirsch, Tilden, Austin and Young have all dropped football entirely. Dunbar and DuSable have both forfeited games.
