WATCH: Alabama high school provides incredible moment for senior with Down Syndrome
By Adam Spencer
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Friday night was a night that 18-year-old Vestavia Hills High School student Jake Pratt will never forget.
The senior, who has Down Syndrome, took part in his team’s preseason jamboree game against Briarwood Christian and provided the highlight of the night.
As you can see in the video below, Pratt takes a handoff and is off to the races, sprinting around the left side of the offensive line and receiving an escort to the end zone:
My brother, Jake, is 18 & a senior at Vestavia. He also happens to have Down Syndrome. Tonight 2 teams helped to make his dream come true! pic.twitter.com/uLoP3KH8KR
— Amy Hyde (@Amy_Lissa) August 26, 2017
As soon as he crossed the goal line, Pratt was swarmed by teammates and opponents alike as the crowd went crazy.
Jake was ready for his moment in the spotlight, and had the perfect touchdown celebration ready to go:
This was his Touchdown celebration 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/FNdxxMJgfm
— Amy Hyde (@Amy_Lissa) August 26, 2017
Everyone who took part in Friday’s special moment will remember Jake Pratt’s touchdown run for a long time.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
