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Autistic kicker makes game-winning field goal
http://www.maxpreps.com/blogs/maxwire-national-blog/rcEEwDw76UWHn28RF20RYg/autistic-kicker-makes-game-winning-field-goal.htmIn an enormous upset from New Jersey's Shore Conference, Brick Township (Brick, N.J.) senior kicker Anthony Starego booted a 21-yard field goal with 21 seconds to stun Toms River North 24-21.
According to a YouTube video uploaded shortly after the game, the 6-foot-3, 163-pound Starego is autistic....
Players with autism and other developmental challenges are not unaccustomed to the spotlight, as several have even scored touchdowns in varsity games.
However, those touching moments have typically occurred when games have been well out of reach, with the consent of opposing coaches.
According to a YouTube video uploaded shortly after the game, the 6-foot-3, 163-pound Starego is autistic....
Players with autism and other developmental challenges are not unaccustomed to the spotlight, as several have even scored touchdowns in varsity games.
However, those touching moments have typically occurred when games have been well out of reach, with the consent of opposing coaches.
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He seemed pretty excited. 
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