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Abby Vestal
Abby Yestal not only played soccer at Lawrence High School, she earned a position on the football team. She is the first girl at Lawrence High School to play Varsity Football.
“Through her hard work, both in the weight room and on the field, she gained the respect and admiration of her teammates. Abby was a huge plus for the football program,” states Coach Wedd.
“Through her hard work, both in the weight room and on the field, she gained the respect and admiration of her teammates. Abby was a huge plus for the football program,” states Coach Wedd.
Famous First Facts
She played for LHS 2005 and 2006.
* First girl at Lawrence High School to play Varsity Football
* First Female Football player in KSHSAA, Class A
* First female to score points in a men's professional football league (APFL)
* First Female Football player in KSHSAA, Class A
* First female to score points in a men's professional football league (APFL)
Read more about Abby Vestal
*No longer a novelty,
LHS kicker Abby Vestal has become just one of the guys
*Lawrence Magazine -- Fall 2013