16-year-old charged after tackling middle school player
By The BriefBrief
A 16-year-old girl was criminally charged after running onto the field and tackling a middle school football player during a game in Tennessee. The incident occurred Tuesday night at South Middle School’s home field at Franklin County High School, and was captured on video that went viral.
WHO:A 16-year-old girl
WHAT:She ran onto the field and tackled a middle school football player; she was criminally charged afterward.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM ET
WHERE:Franklin County High School, Tennessee
WHY:She was charged for the alleged assault during the middle school football game.
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