PHOTOS: Pandemic can’t slow down Next Level Sports Youth Flag Football action

Nov 1, 2020

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Next Level Sports Youth Flag Football League North division was in full swing Sunday, with action taking place at the Corporal Thompson Park, in West Brighton.

The league started a week later than its original schedule in September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there was no evidence of a lack of enthusiasm on the gridirons.

Next Level Sports Youth Flag Football Action — Titans vs. Cardinals in Next Level Sports Youth Flag Football League 4th grade North division action, held at the Corporal Thompson Park, in West Brighton. November 1, 2020. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez).

“The league has been doing fine during the pandemic,” league director Steve Mirasola said. “We have dealt with whatever situations COVID-wise that has occurred, and have taken any precautions needed to ensure the league keep running on all cylinders.”

The players honed their skills on field areas measured 25 yards x 55 yards, while the clock ran for a pair of 25-minute halves with a final one-minute warning.

Later this month, the playoffs will kick off on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th; and Dec. 5-6 championship titles will be on the line.

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