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For One Birmingham Football Player, "It's Always A Team Effort"
Ja'Khael is "always looking at the good in any situation," says his mom.
Birmingham, AL — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.
This submission comes from Stacy Roberts who nominated Ja’Khael of Birmingham, AL.
Star student athlete’s name
Ja’Khael
Star student athlete’s home state
Alabama
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Birmingham, AL
How do you know the star student athlete?
Son
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Football
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Football has always been my son's passion— he don’t believe in I in team, it’s always a team effort to him because without his teammates he cannot perform effectively.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
He is a team player —always looking at the good in any situation.
Keep up the great work, Ja’Khael!
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