In these times of irrational fan behavior (especially playoffs), we should all take note of what went down at a local middle school last night.

 

Summit View (7th grade) team manager Michael (a remarkable down syndrome young man) got to dress for his team. Mind you, this was a regional playoff game, so his chances of playing were not great. However, as fate had it, Summit View opened a sizeable lead on Holmes late in the 4th Qtr. Michael entered the game with less than a minute to go; much to all's excitement. What followed was great teamwork by all (both teams) players involved. After a couple trips up/down the floor Michael banked in the game's final two points.

 

First of all, kudos to Summit View coach for giving young Michael the opportunity. A reward I'm sure he'll never forget. I bet Michael won't either.

 

Secondly, props to the Holmes coach & players for their assistance. Again, this was a playoff game, an end to the season, which for anyone with competitive juices is a sad/upsetting time.

 

Sports in a good light . . . refreshing.

Very nice

Great story.

The Summit View middle school coaches are class acts! This doesn't surprise me because those men have always been great to deal with when they come down to Dayton for our Holiday Tournament.

 

Congrats to Michael!

Good to hear, with all the bad stuff you see on the news... I love to hear this.

Big props to Holmes for seeing the big picture.

Awesome story thanks for sharing.

 

Folks at the Library are wondering why this guy has tears in his eyes. This stuff gets EVERY time.:cry:

Folks at the Library are wondering why this guy has tears in his eyes. This stuff gets EVERY time.:cry:

 

Me too!

Props to #24 for Holmes for giving the kid a high five when he entered the game.

Folks at the Library are wondering why this guy has tears in his eyes. This stuff gets EVERY time.:cry:

 

Me too!

Yep, imagine your dentist coming in with tears in his eyes and you trying to get the nerve to donate 4 wisdom teeth.

Amazing story thanks for sharing, so happy for that kid and his family

This is a great story! I'm glad to see that these students were apart of this moment. I'm sure that young man (and all involved) will never forget that basket! Congrats to Michael, I hope this isn't the end of his playing career.

Amazing thanks for sharing, very happy for that kid and his family.