'Pure Joy': Teen With Down Syndrome Scores Basket In Viral Video
October 10, 2025
A heartwarming moment from McKinney High School is melting hearts across the internet. A viral video shows William Sherman, a junior with Down syndrome, sinking a basket during a basketball game — then celebrating with pure, infectious joy.
The clip, filmed by his mom, Jenay Sherman, quickly spread online after she shared it on Facebook.
“Here’s a little happiness for your timeline. William playing in this year’s student/faculty game,” she captioned the post.
William is a huge sports fan, especially when it comes to basketball. He’s always cheering on his three brothers at their football and basketball games — and this time, they got to cheer for him.
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