CNN —A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University.
I’m playing football,’ Armenta said.
As a freshman, her talent and skill shocked coaches at St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California.
“She was the best freshman kicker that we had,” said Joseph Goyeneche, Armenta’s high school football head coach.
And last month, Haley Van Voorhis, became the first female football player to appear in an NCAA football game outside of the kicker position.
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Locations:
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