By Gary Lloyd
TRUSSVILLE — Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Alabama High School Athletic Association, has elected Hewitt-Trussville High School freshman Alex Thompson to be an honorary captain at the Class 5A state championship game Thursday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.
Thompson is one of seven past and present patients of Children’s Hospital that was chosen from a list of about 200 candidates. Thompson will be on the sideline before the game, walk to midfield and present the umpire with the coin for the toss.
Alex Thompson
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The umpire will then announce her name as an honorary captain representing Children’s Hospital.
Thompson suffered from a life-threatening brain tumor two years ago and had two brain surgeries at Children’s Hospital.
The Class 5A state championship pits St. Paul’s (14-0) against Pleasant Grove (12-2). Kickoff at Jordan-Hare Stadium is at 7 p.m.
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