With all the negative stories floating around in the sports world it’s nice to see this awesome and sweet story. Three middle school basketball players stopped during a game to help a sweet cheerleader with down syndrome who was getting picked on by bullies.
(Video) Sports: 3 Basketball Players Stop Game to Confront Bullies Picking on Cheerleader With Down Syndrome
(Video) Sports: 8th Grader With Down Syndrome Hits Two 3-Point Shots & Makes SportsCenter
This is such a great story! I love to see stories like this! Owen Groesser, a junior high student with Down syndrome, made a pair of 3-pointers in his school’s basketball game Wednesday, prompting a Twitter campaign that resulted in a highlight on “SportsCenter.” The power of Twitter came through for the kid! They’ve been showing his highlight on Sports Center all day! Check it out after the jump… GameTimeGirl
14-Year-Old Boy Accused With Sexual Harassment For A ‘Hug’
A Missouri boy with Down syndrome has been suspended from school for alleged sexual harassment but his mother says he just loves to give hugs. CLick below to read the story. @WiLMajor
(Video) Student With Down Syndrome Crowned Homecoming Queen
Mariah Slick is the first Azle High School homecoming queen of her kind. Slick, a high school senior, has Down syndrome. But that didn’t prevent her classmates from crowning her the queen of their homecoming. Check out the footage of the crowning after the jump. @capriSUNshine
