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MUST SEE: Heartwarming end to Uxbridge JV basketball season

By Mike Saccone
By Mike Saccone

UXBRIDGE, Mass. — It was a heartwarming to finish to the Uxbridge High School Boys Junior Varsity Basketball season on Friday.

The Spartans’ dedicated assistant team manager, Jaeden “JC” Morales, took the court for the first time.

Morales has Asperger syndrome and his teammates convinced their coach to get him a jersey and let him play in their final game of the season.

Morales scored the final eight points of the Spartans’ win as his teammates, classmates, family and fans cheered him on.

“These people are really supportive of me,” Morales told Boston 25 News as he delivered a message to his supporters. “Guys, I want to thank you for all your support and helping me get to where I've gone to today.”

Morales’ mom, Jennifer Therrien Morales, shared video on Facebook of her son playing in the game. The video has since been viewed more than ten-thousand times.

“I'm just overwhelmed with all the reaction from everything,” Therrien Morales said. “Everyone has been sending me such warm-hearted messages.”

Jaeden’s nickname is “JC” because he’s a huge fan of WWE Wrestler and West Newbury native John Cena. He hopes to meet Cena someday.

I can't even put into words the joy that is in my heart tonight!! Jaeden tried out for basketball this year, didn't make the team but was made assistant team manager. Tonight for the last game of the season the coach let him suit up and play in the last quarter of the JV game!! The support he had from his fellow teammates, fellow students and the players of the opposing team made my eyes fill with tears of happiness!!! He ended up scoring the last 8 points of the Spartans victory!!! I am beyond proud of him and my heart is overflowing with love!!! JC you rock!!!!! Big shout out to the coaches of both the Spartans and St. Bernard's for making such a special night for Jae!!

Posted by Jennifer Therrien Morales on Friday, February 15, 2019

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