Jackson Christian School took on Harding Academy in Tennessee high school
football last Friday night. Aric Sims, a senior on the Jackson Christian team,
has cerebral palsy. Despite his physical limitations, he has supported the team
for the past few years as a water boy and in the team motivator role. For senior night,
he earned the opportunity to suit up with the team.
Late in the game, with the help of both teams’ coaching staffs, a special
play was called enabling Aric to score his first touchdown. To top off the
night, Aric was also selected as MVP. All indications are that it was a very
memorable night for Aric and those in attendance. As these coaches know, youth
sports is not really about the won-loss records.
