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Name
Karissa
Position
Offensive tackle, Offensive guard, Defensive tackle, Defensive End, Center
Grade
10th Grade
Years Playing Football
5 years
Current Football Team
Kennebunk High School
Other Sports/Hobbies
Wrestling, Hunting, Fishing, Writing, Drawing, & Reading
Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Maine Mayhem & or the NE Pats

Q: what got you interested in playing full contact football?

A: I played flag football during elementary school, but the program stopped so I decided that I was going to play tackle football.

Q: what challenges have you faced playing on a team made up mostly of boys and how have you overcome them?

A: Sexism is such a big issue especially where I have an under-cut. Being the only female on the team the guys tend to pick on me more. I normally overcome the hardships they give me by playing better than they thought l could.

Q: What advice would you give to other girls who are playing or thinking about playing full contact football?

A: Do it, and try it! If it’s not for you that’s okay!