The Monday Morning Quarterback: Jake Platt

29 August, 2017

Down Syndrome Student Mobbed for Big Win Over Rival

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An Alabama high school senior saw his varsity football dreams come true on Friday night, when he ran in a 35-yard touchdown on his very first play. Jake Pratt, who has Down syndrome, was then mobbed his Vestavia Hills teammates in their win over Briarwood Christian School. Pratt's sister, Amy Hyde, was in the stands and…

27 August, 2017

What Happened When A Senior with Down Syndrome Scored a Touchdown?

The Monday Morning Quarterback 9:45 PM

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[youtube:2032046] Jake Platt, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School in Alabama with Down Syndrome, took the final handoff and sped into the end zone, to raucous cheers from fans that reached decibel levels rivaling those heard in professional football stadiums. It took place at Friday night's preseason game against Briarwood Christian School. "My brother, Jake,…