ATLANTA — The Atlanta Bulldogs made the best of a special opportunity.
The local 9 and under youth football team had done their part on the field to earn a trip to the national championship game, the problem was: they didn't have the means to get there.
That's where the kindness of others came in.
With only days left until their deadline, the team had worked hard to raise $1,000 to make the trip. But, that was about $22,000 short of what they needed.
After their story aired on 11Alive, an anonymous benefactor stepped up to the plate with a $22,000 donation.
The young men were able to head to Florida for the big game.
That's where they took care of business.
First, they beat the St. Louis Badboys 28-8. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Bulldogs won it all with a 30-12 victor over the Slidell Hurricanes.
“I have a special group of kids that love football and love to work hard every day," volunteer coach Steven McClendon told 11Alive's Ron Jones last month.
The team has extended their four-year winning streak past 60 games, and added another championship trophy to its already-impressive list of accomplishments.
Their anonymous donor has not yet come forward.
CONGRATS!
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