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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.
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