The first game will be played at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the high school stadium, 500 E. Franklin St. Tickets are $3.
Varsity football team members will serve as coaches and male cheerleaders, while teachers and parents will serve as referees.
“I’ve always been really passionate about football and helping others,” Fingers said. “I think girls should be able to play football too.”
Fingers wrote a proposal last spring and scheduled a meeting with principal Jon Wesney in early August. Wesney approved and Fingers started writing the game rules, marketing the event and scheduling field time.
The game is a fundraiser and proceeds will be split between the high school marketing department and Cameron Hartman, 10, who has DOCK8, a genetic mutation that can result in recurrent infections and eczema.
Cameron’s older brother, Brandon Bowling, is a senior at the high school.
Fingers was recognized as the high school spirit queen for raising more than $3,000 for Cameron. She raised the funds during Spirit Chain competition with Kettering Fairmont High School.
Fingers is the daughter of Rick and Maggie Fingers. She hopes to attend Miami University to major in marketing. She also serves as a lunch buddy for elementary school children and is a part of Elk Connectors, where she mentors about 30 freshmen.
“I am very passionate about what I do,” Finger said. “When I set my mind to something I can get it done and make a difference.”
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