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


A Mexican American lady has turned into the main female kicker at Jackson State College, a NCAA Division I Generally Dark School and College.

Leilani Armenta told CNN she was anxious when she ventured onto the field during the group's September 23 game against rival Bethune-Cookman College, however she realized she had something important to take care of. She said she just centered around playing the game.

"From the start, I was like, 'Alright, I'm playing. I'm playing football,' Armenta said. " It was after the game, I was like, 'Amazing, that was history that was made. History that was positive and affected such countless individuals.'"

Armenta wasn't only anxious about her noteworthy game time debut - the green bean correspondences major is likewise recuperating from upper leg tendon medical procedure she had last year and has spent the season preparing and kicking in a support.

In spite of playing through the torment, Armenta was instrumental in Jackson State's 22-16 triumph over Bethune-Cookman College. Her 25-yard start off late aided seal the success.

Fans and partners the same are trusting she can carry a similar accuracy and energy to the group's October 14 homecoming game against Alabama State College.