CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A touchdown stood out during a football game last Friday at homecoming night when Independence High took on Garinger.
[LINK: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL EXTRA]
Independence's team manager, Tristan McCullam, suited up and was ready to do something most young men dream of.
Tristan, who lives with Down syndrome, joined the team this year as a manager -- a job that turned into a brotherhood.
In the video at the top of this webpage, watch Tristan run the ball from the backfield for a touchdown as an entire stadium cheered him on.
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