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Name
Karissa
Position
Offensive tackle, Defensive tackle, Center
Grade
9th Grade
Years Playing Football
4 years
Current Football Team
KHS Rams
Other Sports/Hobbies
Flag football, horseback riding, hunting fishing basketball and art.
Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: New England Patriots and Kennebunk Rams

Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced on the football field and how did you overcome it?

A: Hearing girls can’t play football.  I overcame it by having an awesome coach my seventh and eighth grade year. He believed in me and pushed me to do my best & gave me courage to keep going!   Freshman JV has come with its own challenge such as locker room issues.  After being inspired by my boss who is a former KBK coach and DQ owner, I went to Mr. Bush, who is an assistant varsity coach and received full support!  I asked the athletic director if they could order me female football pads and they did!

Q: What advice would you give a new player that you have learned from your experience playing football?

A: Don’t be afraid to talk to your team and ask coaches questions!