Wythe County middle schools put rivalry on hold to fulfill one boy's dream
MEADOWS, Va. (WSLS 10) - At Wednesday's football game between Fort Chiswell Middle School and Scott Memorial Middle School, the two schools halted their county rivalry to create a very special moment.
Eight-year-old Bryson Stoots, who has cerebral palsy, suited up for Fort Chiswell, had the chance to play and score a rushing touchdown.
Watch the play in the video below.
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