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Jackson State University debuts first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

By Justin Gamble, CNN

Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University. Leilani Armenta told CNN she was nervous when she stepped onto the field during the team’s September 23 game against rival Bethune-Cookman University, but she knew she had a job to do. She said she just focused on playing the game.

Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division 1 female kicker at an HBCU

A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University. Leilani Armenta told CNN she was nervous when she stepped onto the field during the team’s September 23 game against rival Bethune-Cookman University, but she knew she had a job to do. She said she just focused on playing the game.

Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

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Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

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Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division I female kicker at an HBCU

(CNN) — A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University.