Cayleigh Kunnmann (5-9, 155 pounds) is a member of the Bay Shore High School football team. The junior is unique in the fact that she is not a kicker, but a linebacker. She made her first in-game appearance on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 against Central Islip.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 waits for the snap during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 lets her hair down following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 picks herself up during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Head coach Craig Blatter talks to the team following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 moves to cut off a sweep play during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 looks into the stands toward her father during Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 shakes hands with members of the Central Islip team following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 looks on from the sideline during Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 lets her hair down following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 stands next to head coach Craig Blatter before being put into the game during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 is hit by Francisco Turclos #72 during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 walks off the field with her teammates following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 pursues the ball during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 pursues the ball during the fourth quarter of Bayshore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 pursues the ball on a sweep during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore's Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 lines up at linebacker during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 waits for the play after being put into the game during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 shakes hands with members of the Central Islip team following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 talks to head coach Craig Blatter during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 walks off the field with teammates Daniel Mejia #72 and Matthew Mirabito #77 following Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 stands with her teammates during the national anthem before the start of Bay Shore's game against Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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Bay Shore linebacker Cayleigh Kunnmann #36 pursues the ball during the fourth quarter of Bay Shore's victory over Central Islip at Central Islip High School on Oct. 22, 2016.

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