Tampa high school kicker leads nation with 68 successful point-after attempts
Junior Kris Kolm of Carrollwood Day has converted 68 extra points while the Patriots defeated nine opponents this fall.
By Chioma Kuznetsov ·
Kris Kolm has converted 68 point-after kicks during the current high school football season.
The junior kicker for Carrollwood Day holds the national lead in that statistical category. His performance has coincided with nine victories for the Patriots, who secured the Class 1A, District 8 title on Oct. 23 by defeating St. Petersburg Catholic.
The team has scored 517 points through the season, an average of more than 57 per game. That offensive output has created frequent opportunities for Kolm, who made 48 consecutive extra points over a span of five and a half games. The streak ended when St. Petersburg Catholic blocked his sixth attempt in the district final.
Kolm attributes his consistency to daily repetition. He said the team includes a field goal period at the end of every practice session, a routine they have maintained since the summer. Outside of team practice, he trains with Jacob Enns at End Zone Kicking in Tampa. Kolm stated that he focused on mobility and flexibility in the weight room during the offseason before integrating those physical changes into his kicking technique.
The season has included periods of lower performance. Kolm cited a struggle against the Community School of Naples on Oct. 16 as a difficult moment. Coach Marshall McDuffie helped him regain his confidence during that slump. Kolm said the coach has been present during previous slumps and has been instrumental in helping him return to form.
Kolm plans to participate in Kohl’s Kicking camps during his senior year to increase his visibility with college recruiters. He expressed gratitude for his teammates, noting that they score frequently and provide him with the chances to extend his record. He described his current position as a blessing that he did not expect to reach.
The Patriots now face their next challenge with a full senior season ahead for Kolm. His 68 successful conversions remain the highest total in the country as the 2026 season progresses.
