ESPN honors Charlottesville woman for empowering girls in sports

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – At Tonsler Park, surrounded by flying footballs and cheering teammates, Jessica Carter’s mission comes to life.

Born and raised in Charlottesville, Carter turned her own experience in athletics into a movement that is now being recognized on a national stage.

Carter is the founder of HER Sports, a program designed to keep girls in the game — and help them grow beyond it…

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