Robby Heil, a senior with Down syndrome, has been an integral part of Novi Wildcat athletics for the last four years.
“You mean a lot to this team, I’m serious you’re a big part of this,” fellow senior Anthony D’annibale said on the sideline to Robby, right before his big moment.
And tonight they proved it. In the second quarter against South Lyon East, play was suspended, as Robby, the water boy, entered the game.
Just like they practiced, Robby got the hand off, and saw nothing but green in front of him.
Touchdown, Wildcats.
But the scene on the sidelines is what takes your breath away.
Robby’s mother, Debbie, who is terminally ill with bone cancer, got to see her little boy live his dream. This type of joy, is overwhelming.
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The other team was awesome for being so excited for their opponents
Justin Pullin
Lots of heroes on that field. Beautiful.
that was awesome but I feel so bad for his mom also tho!!!
W teams
When the little moments in sports are more important than a Championship can ever be!
This is a great story. To sad to see the news station takes credit for airing it. no you say? Why during the intro did they show the touchdown before they even mentioned the young man?!?. such a great story and they to focus on them then "threw it back" to the audience. such a shame and sham.
But it was 7-7 who won't be game
Who in the world would give this a thumbs down?!?
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Nice 👍. 🙂
Amazing. Thank you both teams. True sportsmanship
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Ain't it great i love good news video's
God bless them
I got no onions anywhere in my house and all the sudden the water works are on full blast.
"Straight out of a movie script" is right. Scripted, planned, nothing actually earned or achieved and a bunch of idiots standing around pretending so they can 'feel good' about him "achieving" absolutely nothing.
Super sweet
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My school