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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Breaking Barriers: Haley Van Voorhis Makes History as First Female Non-Kicker in NCAA Football

Haley Van Voorhis, a safety for Shenandoah University, made history by becoming the first woman who was not a kicker or punter to play in an NCAA football game. Van Voorhis, who has been playing football since fifth grade, entered the game in a special defensive package and successfully blitzed the quarterback. Her achievement is seen as an extraordinary accomplishment for women in sports and a testament to the opportunities available at Shenandoah University. Her coach believes she has the potential for more playing time in the future.

via The Washington Post|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Haley Van Voorhis Makes History as First Female Non-Kicker in NCAA Football Game

Haley Van Voorhis, a safety at Division-III Shenandoah University, made history as the first woman non-kicker to play in an NCAA football game. Van Voorhis, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound junior, registered a quarterback hurry during the game. She had previously played on the junior varsity team for two seasons and is also a member of Shenandoah's track and field team. While several women have played kicking positions in college football, Van Voorhis is the first non-kicker to participate in a game.

via ESPN|

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