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WATCH: Player with Down Syndrome takes the field in Texas state title game
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Sports are full of those feel-good moments that remind us that football is just a game. And on Saturday, Aledo High School’s Blaze Mayes gave us one of those special moments.
Mayes was born with Down Syndrome and worked his way onto Aledo’s high school football team. Saturday, he received the opportunity to play. And his appearance came in the Texas High School State Championship Game.
It was a really incredible moment for Mayes, Aledo and all of sports.
Blaze Maye’s was born with Down syndrome and wanted nothing other than to play football. Today, he got to play in the state championship. This is why we love high school sports.
(Via @FoxSportsWest) pic.twitter.com/cDrsMPiXwt
— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) December 23, 2018
Aledo posted a convincing 55-19 win in the game, making his appearance even more special. And Mayes’ teammates couldn’t wait to celebrate with him when he returned to the sideline.
This is why we love sports.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB