Social media blew up over the weekend when Texas high school football wide receiver Apollos Hester made an incredible post-game speech Friday night.
Hester plays for the East View High School Patriots in Georgetown, Texas and was interviewed by TWC News Austin following his team’s 42-41 win over rival Vandergrift.
What seemed like a simple question turned into one of the most inspirational speeches you’ll ever see.
"It took guts, it took an attitude, that’s all it takes, that’s all it takes to be successful is an attitude," Hester said on how his team was able to come back and win the game.
"You can do anything you put your mind to, never give up on your dreams, keep smiling, no matter what you’re going through, if you fall down, just get up. If you can’t get up then your friends are there to help you. Your mama is there, your daddy is there, God is there, hey, I’m there to help you out, you’re there, it’s going to be alright, just keep smiling!"
Hester caught one touchdown to help his team get the win.