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16-year-old girl charged after running onto field, tackling middle school football player during game, officials say
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points School resource officers intervened when a 16-year-old girl ran onto the field and tackled a player. A game was cut short after a disturbance on the field.
A game was cut short after a disturbance on the field. School resource officers intervened when a 16-year-old girl ran onto the field and tackled a player. The incident occurred during a middle school football game. The girl was met by officers as she left the field and was later released.
The game involved two middle schools and was being held at a high school stadium. A scuffle between players had broken out before the girl became involved.
Further details about the incident and the charges the girl is facing are available from the source.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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