Virginia woman becomes first non-kicker to play in NCAA football game
- Haley Van Voorhis, a junior safety at Division III Shenandoah University, became the first woman non-kicker to play in an NCAA football game.
- Van Voorhis entered the game against Juniata College in the first quarter and recorded a quarterback hurry on third down.
- She joined the Shenandoah football program in 2021 after playing high school football and is also on the university's track team.
- While other women have played as kickers, Van Voorhis made history as the first female in a non-kicking position.
- Van Voorhis and her school are proud of this achievement for women in football.