Playing outside the frame

Playing outside the frame

The crisp autumn air carries the faint scent of turf and sweat as the Carlmont girls’ flag football team warms up under the Friday night lights. Whistles slice across the quiet field, sharp against the rustle of jerseys and soft flap of flags brushing against hips. The team lines up at the line of scrimmage, breath visible in the cold air, waiting for the snap. A football spirals through the night sky, cutting past grasping hands before landing …