They can but they can get hurt badly. I play Middle School football and the coach said in front of the whole team I was the best player and I never get hurt!IM A GIRL! Ive been playing football for 8...
I really think it depends on the school size. Our school is a 4 or 5 A school and we only play like 8 games in the regular season. I really this helps find out what your looking for.