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Blind high school students in the United States “make free throws” the audience is boiling | basketball game | shooting

【The Epoch Times, April 29, 2022】(The Epoch Times reporter Zhang Yufei compiled and reported) A blind high school in Michigan participated in a basketball game before her birthday. During the free throw session, the audience held her breath to help her identify the position and find the basket. When she successfully scored, the audience immediately A thunderous cheer erupted.

Comprehensive media reports, on March 22, Zeeland East High School (Zeeland East High School) and Zeeland West High School (Zeeland West High School) held the last basketball game of the season, and the Zeeland East High School basketball team had a 17-member basketball team. Jules Hoogland, a blind woman.

(Provided by Brandy Navetta / Zeeland Public Schools)

During the game, Hoagland got a free throw opportunity. With the help of her teammates, she stood in front of the basket and prepared to shoot. Since she was completely blind, a teaching assistant tapped a pole on the backboard support to show her the exact location of the rim. Meanwhile, the stadium’s full 2,500 spectators held their breaths in silence so as not to interfere with Hoagland’s judgment.

In the end, Hoagland lived up to the expectations. With his excellent hearing, he made a direct hit. The gym suddenly boiled, and everyone applauded and cheered for the visually impaired student.

Hoagland, who is currently in her third year of high school, is a full-blind basketball player. In the post-match interview, in addition to her excitement for scoring a goal, she also said humorously: “I was really nervous at the time because everyone was staring at me, Luckily I can’t see everyone’s eyes. Honestly, I’m really proud of myself!”

(Provided by Brandy Navetta / Zeeland Public Schools)

It is understood that Hoagland’s team has disabled and non-disabled students, and in the eyes of family, friends and school staff, she successfully made the final free throw of the season’s final game.

After the game ended that day, Zeland East High School shared the video of Hoagland’s free throw score on the Facebook page. Unexpectedly, the video quickly went viral on the Internet. So far, it has received more than 270,000 views and a lot of praise from netizens.

Netizens said: “I cried when the audience cheered and applauded.” “The students from the other team jumped up and waved their arms.” Lots of videos like this.”

(Provided by Brandy Navetta / Zeeland Public Schools)

“Hoagland has struggled for years to find that feeling of shooting. It was really moving to see her score in front of 2,500 people!” Knight, Hoagland’s special education teacher and Zeeland Public Schools teacher leader “We are truly happy for her and her family,” Nate VandeGutche said in a statement.

According to Fox News, Hoagland has a grade point average (GPA) close to 4.0 and is struggling to learn to live independently. Her mum Karen is proud of her and all she has accomplished, and hopes her daughter’s story will inspire others.

(The Epoch Inspired StaffContributed to this article.

Responsible editor: Han Yu#

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