Feel Good Story of the Year

Fennville High wins first game after star player's death

HOLLAND, Mich. — In a touching tribute, just four players from Fennville were announced during pregame introductions Monday night before a Class C boys district tournament basketball game against Lawrence.And just four players from Fennville walked onto the court for the opening tip in DeVos Fieldhouse at Hope College. The fifth Fennville player, Wes Leonard, was absent in body but not in spirit. Leonard, 16, died Thursday night from cardiac arrest because of dilated cardiomyopathy, or an enlarged heart. After a dramatic pause, Leonard's replacement, Xavier Grigg, was introduced. The crowd erupted in applause, many wiping away tears, as the game began. It was Fennville's first game since Leonard died.
-USA Today


This could be the feel good story of the year. I couldn't think of a better way to go, hitting a game winning shot to seal an undefeated regular season for my team. But whats amazing is the heart of the team, to go out and win the next game to keep the streak alive and to continue a run to the state championship. Just makes all the news about Charlie Sheen seem worthless.