(Woodburn, OR) -- The Oregon Youth Authority has brought back its intramural flag football program at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, aiming to teach teamwork and life skills to youth in custody. The program, paused during the pandemic, now includes games against local community teams. Organizers say it helps build sportsmanship, conflict management, and confidence while giving families a chance to see their kids in a positive setting. Coaches, including former youth from the facility, hope the program provides the same sense of belonging and growth that sports once gave them.