"Kickers have been making long field goals look routine at the college and NFL level. Now they're becoming the same in high school football. Noah Thayer, a senior at JSerra, has booted field goals from 55 and 54 yards this season, made a game-winning 31-yard field goal against Oak Hills and is 16 for 16 on PATs. There's lots of kickers this season with the ability to try long field goals, but they must first get the permission from their coach."
"JSerra coach Victor Santa Cruz said Thayer has his complete confidence. "It's an easy decision when you have a weapon like Noah," Santa Cruz said. "It's exciting to have him. He's been developing since he was a freshman. He's just a confident kid." Thayer said he gained strength and muscle in the offseason, going from 5-feet-8, 140 pounds to 5-9, 165 to help him increase his distance on kicks. He's missed field goals from 60 and 55 yards."
Long field goals that once were mostly collegiate and professional achievements are increasingly common in high school football. Noah Thayer, a senior at JSerra, has made 55- and 54-yard field goals this season, converted a game-winning 31-yard field goal, and is 16 for 16 on PATs. Coaches must give permission before kickers attempt long field goals, and coaches are giving Thayer full confidence as a key weapon. Thayer increased his strength in the offseason, growing from 5-feet-8, 140 pounds to 5-9, 165, and has missed attempts from 60 and 55 yards. Other high school kickers have connected from 50 and 49 yards this season.
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