HS football opponent threatened forfeit if girl were allowed to play
Oct 13, 2011, 12:47 PM EST
Meet Mina Johnson, who plays junior varsity football for Southampton Academy (Va.) — the first girl in the history of the school to do so. How good is she? In a recent game against Rocky Mount she had four sacks, and is considered one of the better defensive players in the league.
All of this is just too much for one team, however, to comprehend. For whatever reason, Lasker Academy Northeast (N.C.) threatened to forfeit its game with Southhampton this past Thursday if Johnson were allowed to play. It’s not known if Lasker’s objections were based on religion, but there is a rule in their league that boys and girls cannot play sports on the same team. It was Southhampton’s home game, however, so Johnson was perfectly within her rights to play — but rather than cause a big commotion, she decided to sit out the game.
Lasker probably should have forfeited anyway. With Johnson watching from the sideline, Southhampton beat them, 60-0. The best part: Southhampton wore pink socks and wristbands in honor of both Johnson, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Northeast isn’t the only upcoming opponent considering a forfeit if Johnson doesn’t sit out. Raleigh (N.C.) Word of God Christian Academy is also reportedly considering a forfeit as well; the two schools are scheduled to play a game on Oct. 27.
Is it just a coincidence that both schools threatening to forfeit are Christian schools? Or is it just that they both suck? I have a strong feeling that, given some of his other teachings, Jesus would have no problem with playing sports against a girl. In fact, I have proof:
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Girl football player sits out game after foe threatens forfeit [Prep Rally]
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- dowhatifeellike - Oct 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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It’s not a coincidence that they’re Christian schools. I wrestled at a Catholic high school in the late 90′s and initially we were not allowed to wrestle girls (who entered tournaments from time to time), but eventually the school allowed it if both the kid and the parent would sign a waiver. The first tournament where we had the waiver option was where we saw a girl beat a guy from some public school and the crowd went crazy.
Nobody signed the waiver.
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- goforthanddie - Oct 13, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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We blast the Arabs for treating females like second-class citizens, then THE CHURCH, that bastion of fairness, decides ladies can’t play. Stay classy.
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- metalhead65 - Oct 13, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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there is a big difference between the way the arabs treat females to some schoold not wanting yo play them in sports that are very physical and traditionly played by guys. not wanting to yake a chance on injuring a female is not the same as making them wear tents and making them hide their faces in veils.
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- goforthanddie - Oct 13, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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1-She signed a release.
2-”In a recent game against Rocky Mount she had four sacks, and is considered one of the better defensive players in the league.”-Doesn’t sound like she needs anyone’s protection on the field.
3-I guarantee you the opposing players forget she’s a girl once they get hit.
4-This isn’t the only example of discrimination still happening. No, they aren’t as bad as the Arabs, but they aren’t in the 21st century either.
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- lwoydal68 - Oct 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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I am having a similar problem with my daughter. She has Played football since 7th grade now her senior year and a new coach they wont play her. She is not big enough. she was the last 5 years hello she goes against bigger people on her own team. if the child wants to play and the parents are ok with it they should be ok with it. they moved 9th graders up that were smaller then her and they played.this isn’t about safety but about sexual unfairness. Title 9 is the way to go for the school and the student some one should file title 9 against the other schools to open up the field for other girls that want to play
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- hboilers24 - Oct 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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@ lwoydal68
sorry to hear that. not sure what area you live in but make sure your daughter check out one of the women’s football teams of the WFA (Womens Football Alliance). if she enjoys the game she should have the chance to keep playing past high school.
