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What is the U.S. high school football record for longest field goal?

Question #5629. Asked by steve.
Last updated Sep 20 2022.

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dave_fl
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Longest field goal was 68 yards by Dirk Borgognone of Reno, NV in 1985
SEPT. 28, 1985 -- RENO, Nev. -- Reno High School kicker Dirk Borgognone has set what appeared to be a record for the longest field goal in the history of football. The pre-season All-America hit from 68 yards out in the Huskies' 34-14 victory over the Sparks Railroaders in Northern Nevada AAA play Friday. Coach Mike Jones first said the kick was between 67 and 68 yards. The record was 67 yards set by Richard Erxleben of Texas in 1977. But, after examining video tape of the game, Jones said the kick was definitely from 68 yards, which would be a record.
link https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/09/28/Reno-High-School-kicker-Dirk-Borgognone-has-set-what/2081496728000/


Response last updated by gtho4 on Sep 20 2022.
Sep 13 2000, 9:26 PM
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Alan Saunders 70-yard field goal at Oregon-Clay High School on Sep 20 2008
There is a college record of 69 yards, set by Swedish born in OveJohansson, playing for Abilene Christian University vs. East TexasState on October 16, 1976. The record of the NFL is 64 metres, located on December 8, 2013 by Matt Praterof the Denver Broncos while playing against the Tennessee Titans ...

The longest field goal ever was one of 69 yards by OveJohansson for NAIA College Football's Abilene Christian versus EastTexas State on October 16,1976. Was kicked from a 2" tee in Shotwell Stadium in Abilene,Texas ...

Longest High School Football Field Goal . (unconfirmed) 70 yards: Alan Saunders, Oregon-Clay High SchoolClay v Waite, September 28, 2008 . (confirmed) 68 yards : Dirk Borgognone, Reno high School vs. Sparks high School (Nevada), September 27, 1985
qanda.typicalstudent.org/what-is-the-record-for-the-longest-field-goal [no longer exists]
The record for the longest field goal in high school is one that is often debated because of the fact that so many of these are strictly verified by eye witness account with no video evidence. Another thing is that sometimes high school coaches reach agreements to swap free kicks so some of these guys can attempt records without the defense trying to block the kick. Regardless of the circumstances if you can get a football 65-70 yards through the goal posts then that is an impressive feat.
Alan Saunders 70-yard field goal at Oregon-Clay High School
link https://sawpan.com/the-longest-field-goal-record/
link https://www.rookieroad.com/football/questions/what-is-the-longest-field-goal-kicked-in-high-school-football/

Response last updated by gtho4 on Sep 20 2022.
Oct 30 2010, 7:33 AM
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69 yards in 1976 at Reno, NV.
Ove Claes Johansson (born March 31, 1948) is a former American football placekicker and the current holder of the record for the longest field goal ever kicked during an American football game, at 69 yards, for Abilene Christian University in their October 16, 1976 victory over East Texas State. Johansson is the oldest player to be drafted in the NFL Draft, being 28 years, 281 days old when he was selected in the 12th round of the 1977 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ove_Johansson


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Nov 02 2010, 11:38 PM
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