RICHLAND, Texas - Senior Julieta Ramirez is the newest wide receiver on the Richland High School football team.
Ramirez grew up playing flag football with her friends and relatives. After a few years away from the sport and a transfer to Richland High, she decided she wanted to take the field.
"I told them I wanted to do football. They called Coaches Kates and he was like, ‘yeah’. He talked with my dad," said Ramirez.
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The support from her parents has been a welcome surprise.