Emily Kirchman is a senior at Algoma High School, she was Algoma’s first-ever female football player this past season. You may have seen her out on the field or on the volleyball and basketball court. One of her coaches Michael Kruis says “As a pass rusher, she recorded three Quarterback pressures, which is impressive from a nose tackle position. Playing Nose Tackle is one of the toughest positions to play because they essentially get beat up every game. They don’t get a lot of stats, but they are an important part of the defense.” 

Kirchman has inspired herself and other students by pushing through what others thought she couldn’t. She emphasizes that if she could have she would have started football sooner. Kirchman said the best part about joining football was proving people wrong.