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Autauga's Emma Wendland (44) is escorted by her dad, Andy, during the announcement of the homecoming court during halftime at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Kicker Emma Wendland high fives her teammates after making a field goal during football practice at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.

Emma Wendland poses for a picture as part of the homecoming court at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Autauga's Emma Wendland (44) is escorted by her dad, Andy, during the announcement of the homecoming court during halftime at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Autauga's Emma Wendland (44) shakes hands with Tuscaloosa Academy players before the coin toss at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Emma Wendland plays football with her nephew, Clint Nichols, at the Wendland home in Autaugaville, Ala., on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.

Autauga's Emma Wendland warms up before taking on Tuscaloosa Academy at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Autauga's Emma Wendland (44) lines up with the rest of her team in the locker room before the game at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.

Autauga's Emma Wendland (44) hugs her cousin and fellow homecoming attendant, Diane Wendland, after Diane is named homecoming queen at Autauga Academy in Prattville, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Autauga Academy defeated Tuscaloosa Academy 40-16.