2 Chicago high school football coaches make Illinois sports history

CHICAGO - Two Chicago women are tackling history.

For the first time ever in Illinois, the state saw two high school football teams go head-to-head with female coaches.

On one sideline was Christian Fenger High School's Jousecelyn Mayfield — the state's second female head coach.

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On the opposite sideline was DuSable High School’s Konesha Rhea — the state's first female head coach.

The two are friends. Their relationship began in a youth football league a decade ago.

The historical significance of the matchup was not lost on these two pioneers who hope their example might motivate others.

A more experienced Fenger squad won the game Thursday night. But as Coach Mayfield says, there are no losers in this landmark battle.