A blind high school basketball player scored BIG during a game -- and the arena got EXCITED! See the incredible video below
A Michigan high school basketball player -- who is completely blind -- had an arena full of fans cheer at the top of their lungs this week ... after sinking a jump shot during a game.from the Zeeland East High School Unified Sports hoops team ... which consists of 3 special education and 2 general ed. athletes on the court at all times.
We're told the final game of the 2022 campaign was on Tuesday ... and special education teacher/Unified Sports coachThe time and effort paid off during Tuesday's game -- Hoogland lined up in front of the basket as a paraprofessional signals the hoop's location by hitting a long yellow pole on the backboard ... and she banked in the shot!!
The huge crowd shouted and celebrated in support of the shot ... and Vande Gutche says the scene was incredible."We couldn't have been more excited for her and her family," he added."It capped off what was a very memorable day for all of us!" FYI -- The Unified Sports program is part of the Special Olympics ... and this season is Zeeland High's 5th year participating."It's a blend of athletes that make it special," Vande Gutche said,"This is a true sports experience just like varsity teams."
"It's a blend of athletes that make it special," VandeGutche said,"This is a true sports experience just like varsity teams."
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