Texas HS Quarterback Gives Homecoming Crown to Friend with Cerebral Palsy

Keller Fossil Ridge (Texas) senior quarterback Max Akin named his school’s homecoming king on September 9 after racking up 260 total yards and four touchdowns in the first half of a win.

Akin didn’t accept the crown, though.

He gave it to his friend and fellow nominee, team manager K.L. Norwood, who has cerebral palsy.

“I think it should’ve gone to the person who positively uplifts the school and everybody around him, and that person is K.L., for sure,” Akin told WFAA’s Ted Madden.

Norwood clearly appreciated the gesture, and he was all smiles throughout the joint interview.

“I thought it was the best hearing them chant K.L.’s name right after halftime, and I know he liked that, too,” Akin said (Norwood agreed). “Everybody was going wild for him. Everybody loves K.L. at this school.”

[USA Today High School]