Lexi Miller isn’t intimidated by playing football with boys. She encourages other girls to try it out.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller, right, prepares to snap the ball during the Red Raider’s game against the Ottawa Tornadoes on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at the Youth Sports Complex near Clinton Lake.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller watches from the sidelines during the Red Raider’s game against the Ottawa Tornadoes on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at the Youth Sports Complex near Clinton Lake.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller, center, stands with teammates before the Red Raider’s game against the Ottawa Tornadoes on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at the Youth Sports Complex near Clinton Lake.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller wraps up a running back during the Red Raider’s game against the Ottawa Tornadoes on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at the Youth Sports Complex near Clinton Lake.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller does a pushup during a practice Thursday, Oct 20, 2011, at Sunset Hill School.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller stands in line with teammates during practice Thursday, Oct 20, 2011, at Sunset Hill School.

photo by: John Young

Lexi Miller laughs with teammates as they wait to have their picture taken during a practice Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Sunset Hill School.