Sister on the Field: Tennessee teen tackles middle-school player to shield brother
TL;DR
A 16-year-old Tennessee girl, Addison Hunnicutt, ran onto the Franklin County High School field in Winchester on Aug. 18, 2026, and tackled a 13-year-old middle-school player to defend her younger brother from alleged abuse; she was charged with assault and disorderly conduct and banned from Franklin County Schools properties and events.
- Tennessee teen says she tackled middle school football player to protect her brother during game New York Post
- 16-year-old girl charged with assault for allegedly tackling middle school football player WZTV
- Families speak out after viral video of teen tackling football player during middle school game WSMV
- Teen faces criminal charges after tackling middle school football player, says she was protecting her brother News Channel 5 Nashville
- 16-year-old Tennessee girl who ran on field and tackled football player midgame is charged with assault NBC News
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