Crushing Barriers for Girls in Boy’s Sports

September 8, 2023

As a girl playing boy's football, basketball, and lacrosse, Jii-ana is crushing barriers in youth sports.

As a girl playing boy’s football, basketball, and lacrosse, Jii-ana is crushing barriers in youth sports. With the support of her family and UPSWING’s help, she is able to train on scholarship and pursue her dream of becoming a pro athlete.

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