Anakin

No matter how hard the game gets he doesn’t quit. People always make comment on his weight but he’s 9 and 5’2. He plays football, soccer,and

Placed 42nd

in their group

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

He loves being involved and included. He loves that it takes a whole team to win and not just one individual.

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

Spiderman inspires him because Spiderman was an under dog who lost everything who continues to save and be there for others.

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

There was a game a younger kid was running during a game a game and fell face first due to his shoe being untied. The kid scrapped up his face pretty bad and my son sat the rest of the game out to hold ice on his face.

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