For an athlete, there's nothing like seizing a great opportunity during a big game, except possibly making someone's day instead.
As you can see in this heartwarming video, sometimes winning isn't always about who racks up the most points at the end of a game. To me, showing good sportsmanship is always more important that taking home a trophy. Thankfully, there are some young athletes out there who aren't being trained to have that "winning is everything" attitude. They know that doing the right thing has much greater value and results.
The Olivet Middle School Eagles football team is made up of your average 11-to-13-year-old boys, but they've proven themselves to be way more than just awkward, immature preteens. For weeks before a big game in the season, the team devised a plan. They decided they should forget the playbook, the rules, and their coach's wishes to do something to surprise their littlest member instead.
Keith Orr is a fellow student who joined the team but doesn't get much time on the field. A mental handicap makes him different from the other boys and even though he struggles to respect physical boundaries, they welcomed him with open arms, and did something remarkable to prove he's just like every other team member.
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