The idea had been in place for weeks. The Emerson football team wanted to make the special moment happen.
The wait ended Friday during Emerson’s Senior Night.
During the Cavos’ game against Weehawken, senior Kevin Frank took the handoff and carried the ball into the end zone, bringing the entire Emerson team onto the field.
The Cavos celebrated the play with Frank, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at a young age.
Emerson coach Nick Calandrino said his senior players brought the idea to him early in the season. After getting approval, the Cavos worked with Weehawken to make it happen.
Frank was introduced with the rest of Emerson’s seniors before the game and was given a jersey for the game.
It made for a memorable night for Frank and the Cavos.
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Hasbrouck Heights still owns the longest active win streak in North Jersey at 16 games and counting.
