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State rules bar Down Syndrome student from playing his favorite sport, basketball
Posted: 03.22.2012 at 11:22 PM Updated: 03.24.2012 at 3:25 PM
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Eric Dompierre looks on to the basketball court
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Petition started to help let him play

Rules say student is too old, but should the rules be ignored?

MSHAA Decision
Should the MHSAA make exceptions for students with special needs when it comes to sports?

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