You know there is more to this story.
#1 they were “forced” to join the boys league so they could, fairly, pay dues for the upkeep of the facility. No, it’s not free.
My guess, and too bad we don’t have real journalists, is that some of the girls were ineligible due to age or residency location.
Yeah this story doesn’t make sense. It sounds like the league did them a favor so they could be accommodated by the gym. I don’t know why that would mean they should be formal members.
Thanks for providing the rest of the story.