Can a girl kick a 52-yard field goal?

Can a girl kick a 52-yard field goal?

High school senior Emma Baker has hit a 52-yard field goal in practice. (Photo courtesy of Erin Baker and LarasLens.com) A woman kicking in the NFL remains the stuff of Disney movies for now, but some strong-willed female pioneers are making inroads at the college level.

What is the longest field goal ever made by a female kicker?

The 6-foot senior has even bigger goals this year: Landing a college scholarship and connecting from 49 or more yards to break the record for longest field goal ever made by a female kicker. That’s how far the dream stretches for Baker, whose football success has even surprised herself.

Is this high school football’s most accomplished female kicker?

In the four years since she first sent a ball through the uprights, Baker has evolved from a toe-kicking novice to high school football’s most accomplished female kicker. Baker helped Rancho Christian High School win a state title in California’s lowest-enrollment division in 2016 by converting 75-of-78 extra points and eight-of-10 field goals.

When was the first time a girl kicked in high school football?

The first time a girl kicked in a high school football game, it was a shameless publicity stunt. Luverne Wise Albert kicked extra points for the Escambia County football team anytime the Alabama school led by more than 20 points during the 1939 and 1940 seasons.