Texas high school basketball team gets unlikely support

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.พ. 2015
  • The Gainesville Tornadoes - a basketball team from a correctional facility - often play in front of empty bleachers since students aren't allowed to attend the games. But, as Steve Hartman reports, that all changed thanks to one team's selfless act.

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  • @tswej
    @tswej 6 ปีที่แล้ว +562

    It so sad that it takes kids to teach adults to have compassion for others. The majority of kids in correction facilities have rarely felt loved in their life so they don't even know how to respond to it. For them its all about survival.

  • @rustyemmons1116
    @rustyemmons1116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    "We all need someone who knows our mistakes and loves us anyway."

  • @slcncr
    @slcncr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    And here i find myself, again, binge watching the "CBS Evening News" with "Steve Hartman on the Road" .
    Because it *feels so good* . And that means something, coming from someone who suffers from severe Depression.
    THANK YOU ! CBS News.

    • @michaelalando
      @michaelalando 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sorry about the depression Kitebuggy. I hope you're okay.
      Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya.

    • @clarak1586
      @clarak1586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      hey, going through the same thing right now, i now how you feel, hope you're doing better love :)

    • @autumnblair3217
      @autumnblair3217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol...I just can't stop!!!

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am rapidly becoming a Steve Hartman fan

    • @diegoz848
      @diegoz848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clara K *know

  • @zarakikenpachi-iy1nz
    @zarakikenpachi-iy1nz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    time and time again, kids prove they are the best humanity has to offer...

  • @westy229
    @westy229 9 ปีที่แล้ว +591

    Honestly the sports industry could learn a thing or two by watching this.

    • @MaxHarrison797
      @MaxHarrison797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Core Voltage couldn’t agree more

    • @contessaboggs4831
      @contessaboggs4831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I couldn't agree more. Mainly with the NBA and the NFL

  • @JCproMG
    @JCproMG 9 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    What an incredibly encouraging story. May the players on both of these teams grow up to be successful men in society and be a blessing to the Lord.

  • @imtrash9425
    @imtrash9425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    2:30
    Probably remember this for the rest on my life
    He is so serious

    • @shapetick4096
      @shapetick4096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Craig yo

    • @Rzo139
      @Rzo139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can tell he's trying not to cry.

  • @dragonfly4484
    @dragonfly4484 9 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    Everyone deserve a second chance

    • @maddoxibbertson9154
      @maddoxibbertson9154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      u yt ylay Myyuy up ukuuuuukkuktgtttt

    • @Eduardo-gu2fj
      @Eduardo-gu2fj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      R\ihadastroke

    • @ranjanbiswas3233
      @ranjanbiswas3233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not rapists and Corrupts

    • @freddieflores8881
      @freddieflores8881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not everyone but most do deserve a second chance

    • @ritzy4441
      @ritzy4441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DragonFly Donald trump deserves a second chance after he gets kicked out innit

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This two young boys changed a whole teams outlook by one idea and big act of kindness. When the one played said his parents came to only one game bc they didn’t have time to come to anymore that was so sad. That group of kids are in the situation they are in mostly bc they don’t have support, love and the encouragement they need and deserve. Then they show up to their game expecting no one and instead they have a whole gym filled with students and parents cheering them on supporting them also with their own cheerleaders and posters. This is so heartwarming and shows that our youth have more insite on life than many adults.

  • @matttheiler3125
    @matttheiler3125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I coached a team from a juvenile correctional facility in Wisconsin. It was incredibly fulfilling and for most of the kids the greatest time if their life. If there are schools out there that are hesitant to play a team from such a place I highly recommend it!

    • @ML-xh6rd
      @ML-xh6rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those guys will likely remember you for a long time. You invested in them and their potential to be something more in the future. You'll probably never know the impact you had on them. On their behalf, for those who couldn't or didn't know how to tell you or show you their gratitude, thank you.

  • @aanon5716
    @aanon5716 9 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    what a compassionate thing to do. i hope it makes some kind of impact on others. their parents should be proud!

  • @jeffreyfritz6221
    @jeffreyfritz6221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I watch Steve Hartman when my soul is aching and needs some healing. What a legend in the human interest sector. Just awesome and always heartwarming.

  • @TheLubys
    @TheLubys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Sweetest boys ever! This gives so much hope, especially in a time like this👍🏼 good job vanguard boys!!
    Congrats gainsville!!!!!!

  • @tara2gosa354
    @tara2gosa354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They showed maturity, compassion, empathy & respect by doing that!! So proud of u!! Stay blessed!! Aloha!!

  • @ZombieProdigyUS
    @ZombieProdigyUS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Leave it to them to not tell the winner.

    • @Lifeofbass
      @Lifeofbass 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You could probably make a very legit guess on your own... ;)

    • @critter2
      @critter2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      they both won

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vanguard College Prep won, big. But who cares????

  • @brucewilson1958
    @brucewilson1958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so deeply proud of those two loving, creative, and compassionate youth who made this happen.
    Put them in Congress, today. No, politics is below them. Bravo!

  • @purplehumor22
    @purplehumor22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This remind me of the movie the Longest Yard. I'm going to cry 😢

  • @hawaiiancalvary69
    @hawaiiancalvary69 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    An True Lesson in Sportsmanship & Community.

  • @sh__10
    @sh__10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the purest form of sportsmanship I've seen in a while

  • @dacypher22
    @dacypher22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The look on the face of the first Gainesville player to walk out at 1:26 is priceless.

  • @GiftFromGod4U
    @GiftFromGod4U ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ALL of them are simply... 💙. To everyone who supported the mission of those 2 young men... YOU ARE PHENOMENAL. They will NEVER forget your act of LOVE for their vision. 💜🙏🏾💜

  • @blueturtle1719
    @blueturtle1719 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What great sportsmanship. I really admire the other team's kindness by rallying a cheering team for the high school team from the correctional facility. We all need encouragement. Many blessings to both teams.

  • @mistanomercy5245
    @mistanomercy5245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That young man said it best,sports is about encouragement

  • @arielorapa
    @arielorapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay, whoever write the narratives of this segment. I just wanna say, you are doing a great job. Woooow. I love all your narratives.

  • @KWCline91
    @KWCline91 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I remember seeing this school when their football team got the same support from a different fanbase. It was pretty school.

    • @phxmaster9684
      @phxmaster9684 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KWCline91 aren't they making a movie on that

    • @KWCline91
      @KWCline91 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      PHX Master not sure

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Something like this gives anyone hope. Whether you play sports, whether you despair of the next couple of generations. No matter what! As the young man said, we all need a little encouragement. I wonder, 7 years later, what the effect on the young men who are spending time in juvvie has been. I think if it was me it would have a profound effect on everything I did! From the court to the classroom. Even if it never happened again, in the back of my mind I think I could easily say, maybe not today but at this one time during this one game, someone cared enough to root for us. And I was a part of that. They were rooting for me. They believed in me!! What a shame that the kids own parents couldn’t make time to come to their son’s games. Not exactly encouraging for your child that when they are probably at the lowest point in their young lives and their parents can’t be bothered!!

  • @lsrose
    @lsrose 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a true selfless act!

  • @Vanillawhipocream
    @Vanillawhipocream 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is so sweet. I play on girls varsity and during home games, no one ever comes to our games meanwhile for the boys varsity and Jv, everyone goes. It's sad but it doesn't stop us from doing what we love. Basketball for life!!

    • @garlicknot887
      @garlicknot887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuz girls basketball is boring to watch

    • @susieusmaximus5330
      @susieusmaximus5330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You do it for the love of the game. That's the truest sportsmanship there is.

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is horrible! You young ladies on the girls' basketball team work just as hard as the boys do.
      You deserve the same amount of support as the boys basketball team has at their games!

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 ปีที่แล้ว

      What an extremely brainless statement to make!

  • @kingthenotorious5765
    @kingthenotorious5765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful moments are always going to be in ppls hearts. ❤️

  • @karenrich9092
    @karenrich9092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a true definition of sportsmanship and this story needs to be in the dictionary.

  • @ML-xh6rd
    @ML-xh6rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The parents of these young men should be so proud. Kindness costs the giver nothing and can be priceless to the receiver. And kindness always pays dividends, always.

  • @chriswesterfield2042
    @chriswesterfield2042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably the greatest self-image booster that these guys ever received. Heartwarming, and a wonderful idea from the 2 Waco players. Outstanding video from people that teach us a better way of looking at things.

  • @charlottearrington2030
    @charlottearrington2030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great guys to help encourage someone else. Kudos to that great team and their supporters.

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In Trondheim, Norway some students formed «we support the visiting team» so just like we saw here, the visiting team will always have some supporters behind them.

    • @ML-xh6rd
      @ML-xh6rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome. It's suppose to be about friendly competition.

  • @taryongjarbah8182
    @taryongjarbah8182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    They're going to be somebody one day great job well done brother's

  • @Pandaluv75
    @Pandaluv75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome couple of young men. I wish more people their age showed that much care and compassion for other people. They showed support and care for them as “people” and that is wonderful. I hope their parents are proud because I am proud of them for the way they are. And he’s right that is how sports should be! He’s very smart!

  • @alexandersupertramp7353
    @alexandersupertramp7353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny how some young adults have more concern and understanding, than our own government officials. Stay EXACTLY how you are. GENTLEMEN. RESPECT!!!

  • @ambercooper7690
    @ambercooper7690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awww this is amazing and so sweet. There are amazing people out there

  • @abara5678
    @abara5678 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2:34 Kudos for that ending!

  • @serenaguardiola4937
    @serenaguardiola4937 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Our junior high team girls play their team and most have good sportsmanship

  • @sirknightcape
    @sirknightcape 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    now that was awesome that made my day we have some love in the air....

  • @ronatap3
    @ronatap3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those young men have a good heart

  • @horatiohuskisson5471
    @horatiohuskisson5471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love watching this On the Road with Steve Hartman!

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These two young men are the essence of good sportsmanship.😀😁😃😄😆😎😊🙂🤗😇

  • @barbarawright5774
    @barbarawright5774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two such special young men. Heroes.

  • @Mae19000
    @Mae19000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so sweet and real sad the other team family, friends and school do not support their players. I work 40-60 hours my daughter was in the band, I chaperone the band wherever they went. It’s no excuse for these kids not to have support.

    • @sueprice3315
      @sueprice3315 ปีที่แล้ว

      The "school" is a juvenile prison. As noted in the piece, the other prisoners can't attend these away games. When that one kid said his parents only came once because they didn't have time, I didn't take it as the parents not caring. He is probably incarcerated hours away from his home. Texas is a huge state. The prisoners' families and friends can't travel 3-4 hours each way that often.

  • @andreabertelli263
    @andreabertelli263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one of the most incredible stories I have ever heard! Just beautiful

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It always amazes me how beyond their years the kids in these stories are.

  • @sweebation8642
    @sweebation8642 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to watch it in school so I'm now adding it to my lik every Tim playlist

  • @gvtenant1385
    @gvtenant1385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right, it is not win or loss...for this? it's the humility that counts...Bravo from Siam. My respects to all

  • @ncisfan78
    @ncisfan78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:45 at night and there is someone cutting onions in the room. This was so beautiful

    • @ncisfan78
      @ncisfan78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Craig and proud of it

  • @Anthonys_S
    @Anthonys_S 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s so special that they would do this for the other team, especially as ten other team was obviously full of ppl who had challenging backgrounds and times

  • @justinfacer6332
    @justinfacer6332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wish media did less stories to stoke racial tensions and more stories like this.

  • @luerodgers1795
    @luerodgers1795 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👁👁 GREAT MOVE YOUNG MEN GREAT MOVE🙏 PRICELESS IT'LL BE A BETTER WORLD IF MORE PEOPLE WAS THINKING THIS WAY 🙏 MUCH MUCH RESPECT

  • @GoldRangerFanGirl35
    @GoldRangerFanGirl35 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats just simply awesome. So very heartwarming

  • @traceylooney492
    @traceylooney492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God’s blessings on you all ❤❤Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @carlybarrett6649
    @carlybarrett6649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a act of kindness

  • @middleclassic
    @middleclassic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! What an awesome story. I didn’t cry … but I almost did.

  • @LexiRobinson-mj5pw
    @LexiRobinson-mj5pw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I go to college with the boy in the green shirt. He’s honestly one of the nicest people on campus without a doubt.

    • @ML-xh6rd
      @ML-xh6rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a young man with character and integrity. Not surprised he is kind and well liked. I wouldn't be surprised to know that he attends on a full scholarship.

  • @harrisjessop1679
    @harrisjessop1679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this story!! Imagine if only 50% of the world could do what these young men did on that day, how much better of a place we would all be in. Not once was Race, Gender, or Where someone was from mentioned at all. At least these young men are part of our future, maybe they can all come together and create some change in this world.

  • @HansLandaNaranja
    @HansLandaNaranja 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is really awesome!

  • @SS-tc5mq
    @SS-tc5mq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    True sportsmanship well done boys xx

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vanguard College Prep are my heroes. This goes way beyond good sportsmanship! I'll bet Gainesville never had this much support, especially from opposing fans!

  • @jacquehollister5000
    @jacquehollister5000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is beautiful and a blessing ❤️

  • @mtio2807
    @mtio2807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no.....this made me cry :(

  • @LWWM
    @LWWM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm crying like a baby! That's so great!

  • @irishbob26
    @irishbob26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "This is how sport should be"
    Spoken like a real sportsman.

  • @ceedee2391
    @ceedee2391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A real example of good sportsmanship

    • @mikewrasman5103
      @mikewrasman5103 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really a very stupid statement, Gavin! Really nice to support your schoolmates. NOT!

  • @BradReynolds
    @BradReynolds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've often wondered what would happen if one of the major networks would run 30 minutes of these kind of stories once a week. That's news I would make a point to watch.

  • @ChefWife67
    @ChefWife67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Killing me Steve!!! 😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @eddavis-bs9zd
    @eddavis-bs9zd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kindness is everything

  • @user-br1cc3ek2i
    @user-br1cc3ek2i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These students at Vanguard Prep are a testimony to the quality of that school.

  • @jeridougherty2044
    @jeridougherty2044 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kids do amazing things, out of good hearts❤❤

  • @alexchen5162
    @alexchen5162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish everyone was like this.

  • @hexer5710
    @hexer5710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    i bet those kids dont even start

    • @ryanhawkblade5870
      @ryanhawkblade5870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hexer so you are taking a good thing they did and you are putting them down... Go get a life and stop hating

  • @margaretbrisbin6261
    @margaretbrisbin6261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AmaZING STORY ❣️‼️

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve Hartman has done it again!

  • @AngeliqueKaga
    @AngeliqueKaga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AWESOME...THIS GOES WELL BEYOND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!

  • @robbarron4066
    @robbarron4066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seriously class act! The pros could learn so much for these young men.

  • @exdoode
    @exdoode 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome... never underestimate young people!!

  • @shootinghoopswithnoahsmith2426
    @shootinghoopswithnoahsmith2426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully these guys can get their lives together and continue to have fun playing basketball.

  • @rajasbraindead8079
    @rajasbraindead8079 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I NEED TO GOD DAMN KNOW WHO WON

    • @BRUPN
      @BRUPN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Xbox Owner I know right

    • @jouy6028
      @jouy6028 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      scorestream.com/game/gainesville-state-vs-vanguard-college-prep-193083
      Lil late sorry

    • @goumass88
      @goumass88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jouy lmao little late (I’m late too so it’s ok)

    • @ThomasFromTN
      @ThomasFromTN ปีที่แล้ว

      No - you don't need to know who won.

  • @lostsadis6828
    @lostsadis6828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Final score
    Viking 67
    Tornados 33

  • @geosock
    @geosock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve Hartman making me tear up

  • @paulcavigliano6388
    @paulcavigliano6388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't watch TV, especially lame stream media. This show however is an exception. Rare inspiration from network TV.

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They didn't have time! That is so SAD that his parents couldn't find their precious time to come to their son's basketball games.

    • @ThomasFromTN
      @ThomasFromTN ปีที่แล้ว

      It's sad when judgement is passed without having all the facts to make an informed assessment. In fact - it's sad when the predilection to judge at all is so gleefully indulged.

  • @Chihuahuauno1
    @Chihuahuauno1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I wanna know, did Gainesville win that game? It sure seems like they did from the editing at least.

  • @ophiophagushannah1573
    @ophiophagushannah1573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just want to point out that juvenile team's lack of attendance is directly related to why they got in trouble in the first place.. lack of support. its sad bro

  • @Vitoandolini13
    @Vitoandolini13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s still some hope left in this country

  • @addisontalbot7265
    @addisontalbot7265 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my gosh I am crying

  • @lonnyfuller7830
    @lonnyfuller7830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will never know what that simple gesture meant to.those young men. An example of what can be may help to change their lives for the better.

  • @yazaret9078
    @yazaret9078 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sad😢

  • @thing1341
    @thing1341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that's sportsmanship.

  • @aidenantar858
    @aidenantar858 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    that was awesome

  • @mwiller176
    @mwiller176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't stop crying 🤧

  • @mikewrasman5103
    @mikewrasman5103 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great sportsmanship by Vanguard College Prep's players and fans! Gainesville probably has NEVER had that much fan support ever!

  • @ravenadams9336
    @ravenadams9336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Who loved the lord hit the like button

  • @julissaandrade5724
    @julissaandrade5724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m ugly crying at work right now... send help

  • @edstevens6839
    @edstevens6839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love and humanity won the game

  • @MCeili
    @MCeili 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is wicked cool!!!