St. Mary’s ends 100 win streak but congratulates
Hingham HS - Lynn, MA

After St. Mary’s of Lynn lost in the Massachusetts Division 1 girls ice hockey quarterfinals to Hingham High School, ending a 100-game winning streak that spanned four seasons, senior captain Sabrina Iannetti boarded her opponents’ bus, congratulated the team who ended her high school career two games short of perfection, and promised that St. Mary’s would cheer them on through the rest of the state tournament. Read More

Andover HS runner carries Lakeville South
opponent to finish race - Andover, MN

Running in a recent cross country meet for Andover High, Josh Ripley, a junior varsity runner was making his way through the trail at the Applejack Invite when he heard a loud scream during the first mile of the two-mile race. Most of the other kids running didn’t pay much attention to Lakeville South runner Mark Paulauskas, who was writhing in pain at the time, as they passed by but Ripley stopped and carried the injured runner a half mile back to coaches and family members. Read More

Oyster River HS special needs student/manager given her moment in the spotlight - Durham, NH

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Episcopal rowers stop to help capsized
opponents during race - Newtown Square, PA

James Konopka and Nick Mead were cruising along in the Under-17 doubles race when they passed a capsized St. Joseph's Prep boat. They both agreed they should go back and help those in the other boat who were yelling 'help' even though they were competitors. They stayed with the Prep boys until a launch arrived. Hopelessly behind, the Episcopal rowers nevertheless completed the race. Read More

Tabor Academy student athlete gives back to community on top of athlete prowess - Marion, MA

Torin Zonfrelli, a two-sport captain at Tabor Academy (Mass.) , started a full-fledged charity and has led a number of urgent need drives to help those who are considered "less privileged." Zonfrelli started The Zonfrelli Project, dedicated to donating food to families and individuals in need. Eventually, the 17-year-old had enough support to supply the church food pantry at St. Anthony's church in New Bedford, Mass., every Thursday. Read More

Suffield Academy donates uniforms and equipment to tornado-devastated lacrosse team - Suffield, CT

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Fennville Players rally for lost
teammate’s family - Fennville, MI

Following the death of Wes Leonard, star player on Fennville High School basketball team who collapsed after a game-winning shot, different members of the team slept at the Leonard house each night, helping keep the family company while they adjusted to life without their oldest son. Leonard's family said they plan to be involved in future prevention efforts geared at helping other teenagers scan for and avoid the heart defects which eventually led to their son's death. Read More

U11 Soccer plays through referee blunder with responsibility & grace - Avon, OH

During a competitive U11 travel soccer match, a coach displayed true sportsmanship to his team. Facing a strong opponent, his team was winning by a goal late in the game. The referee made a call in his team’s favor, yet mistakenly awarded the direction of the free kick to the other team. His players still confused by the call, an opposing player shot and scored into an unguarded net. The teenaged referee realized his mistake and crouched down with his head in his hands. The coach walked onto the field, placed his hand on the referee’s shoulder and spoke to him. He then said aloud to his team, “it is a goal boys, no worries, now let’s play soccer.” His team rallied and ended up winning the match. Read More

Eight-year-old catcher helps scared batter
take his first swing - Frederick, MD

8-year-old Trevor, a catcher for a minor league youth baseball team, was catching when a player on the other team was scared to death to step into the batter’s box. Trevor called time out, went over to the boy and gave him a pep talk. The young man then stepped into the batter’s box, swung at the next pitch and fouled it off – a small achievement, but a big step in his growing confidence to play our national pastime. Read More

Plouffe Academy volleyball player joins opposing team to ensure all can compete - Brockton, MA

Heading into the State Tournament weekend, the Plouffe Academy Unified Volleyball of Brockton, Mass., was carrying 13 eligible players, one more than the roster limit, meaning one would need to be chosen to be left behind. Learning this, Plouffe player Cesar Romero selflessly volunteered to leave his team and join their sister team, West Middle School. When Cesar joined the team he once competed against, he soon made many new friends and served as a link between the two teams throughout the tournament weekend. While the Plouffe team was eliminated from the tournament, Cesar served as a key player helping West achieve its gold medal. Both teams were thrilled, West for winning and Plouffe for Cesar’s sportsmanship and success. Read More