Boy with Down syndrome scores touchdown in high school game

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Monday, October 20, 2014
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A little boy with Down Syndrome scored a touchdown on his older brothers high school football team.
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MOSINEE, WI -- An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy with Down syndrome just got to score his first career touchdown.

Tap/click here to see video of Gabe's touchdown run.

Gabe White is the younger brother of #84 on Rhinelander High School's football team. His family says he's the team's biggest fan and hoped to get to play one day.

Last night, that dream came true. He was made honorary captain of the Hodags when they faced off against Mosinee High School. Both teams stayed out on the field for one final play giving Gabe a chance to score.

Players for Mosinee tried to tackle him, but they kept missing to the delight of fans. Gabe then celebrated with the rest of his team in the end zone.

Tap/click here to view photos of Gabe's touchdown run.

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