'I love the contact': London Wolfpaac become city’s first all-girls tackle football team

London has one of the richest football history’s in Canada.

London has one of the richest football history’s in Canada.

It’s difficult to match from the nation’s top-ranked Western Mustangs, to the quality of high school football, and the minor football program which has produced so much talent.

Now, a new crop of players has emerged with the startup London Wolfpaac all-girls tackle football team.

“This is the very first ever game of full-tackle, all-girls only game in London's history,” says Scott Knight, the founder and president of Wolfpaac football prior to their debut against York.

The Wolfpaac have players ranging from 13-15 years old, and are playing in a U19 league. They are young, inexperienced, but eager and excited.

“I love the contact, and I just love everything about football,” says Jessica Knight, 15, the team’s captain.

“It's a new experience for me because I played flag in the summer, but I've always wanted to play tackle. It's been a little scary with the boys but it's really nice to finally have our own league and I love seeing girls come out and trying it.”