16-year-old girl runs onto field to tackle player and protect brother during game — watch
A 16-year-old Tennessee girl is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges after authorities said she ran onto a football field during a middle school game and tackled a player involved in a scuffle. The game was ended early, and the girl was later released to her parents. She has also been banned from school properties for life and from Cornersville Middle School athletic events for one year.
