Eli

Eli was born partially deaf but that has never stopped him. When he's not on the field he's throwing ball in the back yard.

Placed 12th

in their group

Thank you for generously supporting Eli in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.

 

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The bond that is created between the team.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

His dad, he's the first one to teach him to catch the ball. He never misses a game and in the past has helped coach teams I have been on. He is my number one cheerleader. As he was talking about his proudest moment in football dad is reminiscing this moment and talking about it with a smile.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

When he got a 102 yard pick 6.

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