Jets Coach Dons 'Mepham' Shirt In Honor Of Sofia LaSpina

Bellmore NY

24 September, 2021

2:48 PM

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The accolades for Mepham High School's Sofia LaSpina are just getting started. The standout wide receiver, who became the first-ever female to score a touchdown in a Long Island high school game, is getting more praise from the New York Jets. Head coach Robert Saleh at his Friday press conference wore a Mepham t-shirt to honor her historic achievement. "The organization will be inviting her to our next home game, so hopefully she's there screaming" Robert Saleh highlights Sofia LaSpina from Mepham High School after she became the first female player in Long Island history to score a touchdown pic.twitter.com/h31XVInj11— Jets Videos (@snyjets) September 24, 2021 LaSpina was already named the Jets High School Player of the Week. It's been a whirlwind week for junior, who even caught some passes from the Jets Hall of Famer Joe Namath. Saleh invited LaSpina to a future Jets home game.