Spencer Barnett stuns social media with 59-yard field goal
AUSTIN, Texas (BVM) – Stunning plays at the high school level are nothing new as top athletes can impress with incredible statistics and feats of strength. That is exactly what Westlake High School kicker Spencer Barnett showed last Friday when he hit a 59-yard field goal to help his Chaparrals win 31-21 in their season opener.
Last week Senior Spencer Barnett CRUSHED a 59-yard field goal in the 4th quarter for West Lake. #KohlsHighlights
🎥: @GatesOnSports
pic.twitter.com/hveRNBx9Fv— Kohl's Kicking Camps (@KohlsKicking) August 31, 2023
While the kicker did miss a field goal earlier in the game, that was quickly forgotten when he hit the near record-breaking kick in the fourth quarter. That put the cap on his day as he finished the contest 4-for-4 on PATs and 1-for-2 on field goals. Though his field goal didn’t break any Texas high school football records, it did remind Westlake fans of another Chaparrals’ kicker – NFL star Justin Tucker.
Having a kicker like this at the HS level is a WEAPON! 😳 @247Sports @Westlake_Nation pic.twitter.com/P3sRi6uEch
— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) August 30, 2023
Barnett excels in all facets of the kicking game. Last season, Barnett was 5-for-6 on field goals with a 49-yard long as well as 2-for-2 on PATs as a kicker while punting the ball six times for 242 yards (a 40.3-yard average) with a 52-yard long and one inside the 20-yard line as well as kicking 25 touchbacks on 81 kickoffs. This success has earned Barnett attention from scouts too as the renowned Kohl’s Kicking Camp ranks the senior as a five-star prospect as the No. 19 punter and No. 50 kicker in the class.
5⭐️! Ranked #3 punter in the nation. #27 kicker in the nation. @KohlsKicking @OneOnOneKicking @BFentress @coachBrian_Egan @Blake_W_Dunham pic.twitter.com/e8UgvUuRMn
— Spencer Barnett (@SpencerBarnet) February 2, 2023
A member of the 2024 class, Barnett currently doesn’t hold any offers according to his social media, but he has made numerous visits to D-I programs. Among his visits were trips to Boston College, Houston and Oklahoma.
Had a great time at @UHCougarFB today! Big thanks to Coach @CoachMCScott for having me up! pic.twitter.com/hYXBslzwNk
— Spencer Barnett (@SpencerBarnet) March 26, 2023
With a penchant for long field goals, Barnett will likely not be done making waves on social media, especially given that he plays for the same program the NFL’s best kicker once did. If Barnett is able to continue his upward trajectory expect fan bases across the country to be clamoring for perhaps the greatest special teams weapon in the country.
52 yard fg in scrimmage against cedar park @JakeHelms2024 @GradyBartlett12 @OneOnOneTX pic.twitter.com/b75yWV1nm0
— Spencer Barnett (@SpencerBarnet) August 19, 2023
