Michigan homecoming queen kicks winning field goal

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PINCKNEY, Mich. (AP) -- Shortly after being named homecoming queen, a Michigan girl gave her fellow students another big reason to cheer: Brianna Amat kicked the field goal that proved to be the difference as Pinckney Community High School beat Grand Blanc 9-7 on Friday.

Earlier, she rode in Pinckney's homecoming parade, wearing her football uniform, along with the team's quarterback.

She tells the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus of Howell ( http://bit.ly/o43LyA ) that after the soccer season ended last school year she gave field goal kicking a try at the urging of the school's coaches. She has been playing soccer since age 3.

She credits her teammates for helping her kick, especially the two who snap and hold the ball for her.


***how cool is that?

[Lucinda]

1. Very.

:hi:

[Kadie]

2. That is wonderful.

Good for her!

:)

[Freddie Stubbs]

3. There have been several women who have been kickers in college football

[femrap]

4. Too cool....

nice to see a community that aspires to helping ALL reach their potential and use their talents in whatever field they desire.

And to think I wasn't allowed to take Shop Class in high school. I refused to take Home Ec...I can read, therefore, I can cook.

[madrchsod]

5. i coached several 12-14 yr old girls.

they could easily kick the ball over the net at 30-40 yards out

[dtexdem]

6. Well, one rec and three points for her.

[eridani]

7. Homecoming queen quarterback

1983 movie about homecoming queen quarterback. Saw it on TV back then. There is a very touching scene where her teammates collect money to buy her a homecoming gown--dad is an unemployed logger. They guys pick out a likely looking dress and ask how much. The clerk asks them how much they have, a sum considerably less than the price. Then there is a quick shot to the clerk ripping off the price tag under the counter.

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