Georgia teen keeps busy with soccer, football and homecoming court

Published: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 12:09 a.m. MST
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When Lori Barnes walked into the weight room where football players were busy working out, they thought she was there with a message for the coach.

They were wrong.

She was there because she was going to be a placekicker for the Richmond Hill (Ga.) High School Wildcats.

"I started lifting weights and they were like, 'Wait a second, she's actually playing,'" said Barnes, a senior who kicks PATs for the Wildcats.

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If she can play, let her play but The rules must not be lowered to...

let her play | Nov. 13, 2009 at 8:42 p.m.

Why not let the guys play with the guys. Is that really such an...

Anonymous | Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:53 a.m.

Good for you Lori! I knew she HAD to be from the south because here,...

Deb | Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:11 a.m.

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Lori Barnes is a placekicker for her high school football team in Richmond Hill, Ga.

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