A football player at a Massachusetts high schoolAfter becoming the first female student to score a touchdown, the New England Patriots surprised her.
Brockton High SchoolsMcKenzie Quinn was a star Oct. 7, when she ran for a touchdown against Dartmouth. It was her first touchdown in a game on varsity and the first by a girl in school’s 125 year history.
Quinn’s touchdown became the talk of the town. New England Patriots.
Quinn was sent memorabilia by Robert Kraft, owner of the team, within five days.
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McKenzie Quinn is the first Brockton High School female football player to score touchdowns in varsity games. She holds a signed football from Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots.
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The picture was posted by the high school. Personalized packageOn its social media channels, the team thanked the team for the swag. The swag included a signed Patriots football.
“To the Mighty Quinn –
We want to give you and everyone who contributed to the success of your historic TD a big kudos! We love it when you are having fun pursuing your passions. Continued success. The Patriots root for you!
We are all Patriots.”
After McKenzie Quinn scored the first touchdown as a female in school history, Robert Kraft signed a football and sent it to Brockton HS.
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According to Boston 25 News, Quinn began playing football after lacrosse was made a non-contact sport.
“I’ve always been like gritty, if that makes sense, like I have always been down in the dirt playing around, like I work on a farm,” Quinn said in an interview.
After McKenzie Quinn scored her first touchdown, Brockton High School football team surround McKenzie Quinn center).
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Quinn is also a strong force in the classroom. She leads a senior class of more than 800 students with a 5.0 GPA.
Assistant Coach Matthew Campbell stated that she believes she can do anything with her academic skills, athleticism, and competitiveness. Colleges will be lined up to offer her admission to their school.
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Quinn hopes that more girls follow her example, but she doesn’t believe she has “paved” the way. Quinn believes future girls are best able to continue the progress.
The following season will be 2021-2022. National Federation of State High School Associations11,094 girls took part in 11-person football.
