MSNBC: Against all odds, a hoop dream comes true

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

One shot changes a life, a high
school and an entire community

CLOVIS, Calif. - The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands in unison and pounding the bleachers with their feet.


It didn’t take long for the parents to pick it up, too. The noise grew until the whole gym seemed to shake.

“We want Ryno. We want Ryno.”


Pacing the sideline, coach Tim Amundsen felt himself getting goose bumps. Less than 4 minutes remained in the game, and Clovis East was winning comfortably over rival Buchanan High. Now Amundsen had a decision to make.


It was senior night, the last time Ryan Belflower would wear his home uniform. Everyone in the gym knew his story.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8145680/

I am still crying. Really. God bless Ryno. May he always have following winds in his life.

[enigmatic]

1. This is a great story; everybody, please read this..

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. Self-indulgent...

Kick.

[mark414]

3. awesome, and yes, everyone should read this

:kick:

[shawmut]

4. great story!

:thumbsup: :kick:

[enigmatic]

5. Kick

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. What an inspirational story

Thanks for posting.