A varsity football player at a San Jose high school became the first female to throw a touchdown pass in the history of her school – and possibly the history of the state.
Ariel Orona, the fourth girl in Silver Creek High School’s history to play varsity football, threw the touchdown in Silver Creek’s win against Westmont High School last week.
Orona, who is left-handed, said she hopes to inspire younger girls.
"It means a lot to me," she said. "I have younger girls after the games coming up to me like, 'Oh, I want to play football,' always talking to me and stuff. It feels really good to know that I’m inspiring younger girls."
