From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
VESTAVIA HILLS –Jake is a student manager for the Vestavia Hills High School football team who happens to have Down syndrome. But Friday he swapped his manager duties for a helmet and shoulder pads.
In a game versus Briarwood Christian, the senior took a hand off and headed around the end for his first ever touchdown much to the delight of players and fans from both schools.
Check out the video below.
My brother, Jake, is 18 & a senior at Vestavia. He also happens to have Down Syndrome. Tonight 2 teams helped to make his dream come true! pic.twitter.com/uLoP3KH8KR
— Amy Hyde (@Amy_Lissa) August 26, 2017
And then came the celebration with a sideline dance for the ages!
This was his Touchdown celebration ??? pic.twitter.com/FNdxxMJgfm
— Amy Hyde (@Amy_Lissa) August 26, 2017
17 Comments
Kristy White
L.O.V.E. ❤❤❤
Scott Robin
This is precious so proud of these two teams!!!!
Janice Gafnea Gallagher
What a sweet scene that is….bless this child…..❤
Randi Stewart Wadsworth
Tim Watkins Kimberly Cumens Watkins ❤️
Terri McSweeney Atkinson
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Molly Staley Schappacher
This is great!
Brooke Baker
Jake’s teacher is a good friend of mine. She’s the best at what she does- And yes, she’s a crier.
Brandy Stults Elliott
Love this. ❤️
Terri Morgan
This was just amazing to watch! How much love for that student this school showed! It was unbelievable night for that child!!!
Jan Hudson
This is one of the sweetest most amazing things I’ve seen! Made me cry! Love this a thousand times!
EuGenia Clark Cottongin
Amazing, awesome coaches & players!!
EuGenia Clark Cottongin
So precious, I cried!
Leslie Diodato
Anybody send this to Ella Bell?
Katherine Davis Burgin
This speaks volumes about Vestavia’s football program ! This is wonderful!
Susan McKeen Bruno
Yes it is! No, Sara cheers Basketball. We went to the beach and missed this game too.
Zana Carter
The other teams kids joining in the run was incredible too!! Makes you just sit back and think this world really does have some great kids & we should all be thankful for them!!
Leta Hobdy Head
Enjoy THE play as it was called by the announcers!