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Kennedy: Watch out world, this woman is dangerous

Allie Schrenker, of Bristol, Tenn., shown here carrying the ball, has emerged as a star player on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's rugby team. (UTC photo by Billy Weeks)
Allie Schrenker, of Bristol, Tenn., shown here carrying the ball, has emerged as a star player on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's rugby team. (UTC photo by Billy Weeks) Allie Schrenker, of Bristol, Tenn., shown here carrying the ball, has emerged as a star player on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's rugby team. (UTC photo by Billy Weeks)

By Mark Kennedy 4 min read

Allie Schrenker is a smile wrapped in a fist.

Off the rugby pitch, the 21-year-old is a happy-go-lucky young woman, borderline bubbly. On the field, she sets her jaw and plays like a human battering ram.

photo Allie Schrenker, of Bristol, Tenn., shown here carrying the ball, has emerged as a star player on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s rugby team. (UTC photo by Billy Weeks)

“I am drawn to the idea of hitting something as hard as I can – and then doing it over, and over, and over again,” said Schrenker, of Bristol, Tennessee.

The image may be menacing, but the sentiment is delivered with a mischievous smile.

Schrenker is a forward on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s rugby team. She’s a gifted athlete who has aspirations of playing professionally, or perhaps even trying out for the United States Eagles national team.