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High school football player gives the most motivational postgame speech ever

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Apollos Hester is a boss. It’s okay that the name doesn’t ring any bells; after all, he’s a high school football player in Texas.

Down 28-14 at halftime is no big deal for Apollos Hester. Listen to him yourself. It’s about how you finish. We’d follow this kid into battle, right now -- no reservations.

h/t Deadspin

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