Delaney Madison is a force to be reckoned with on the field.

The 11-year-old is still learning the ropes of soccer, but proved herself during the one-month elementary school soccer season.

Eager to lace up for her school team only to hear not enough girls were interested, Madison was invited to play on the boys team.

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Other than a braid whipping in the air as she runs, nothing sets her apart from her teammates.

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Madison also played on the volleyball and basketball teams at her Langford school this year.