 Clairebrook-Gonvick School played a friendly game of basketball last night against Kelly or Northoam, but it's a special moment at that game that shows the real winner. One player finally got her shot and made her dreams a reality. Haiti Clotter has the story. If you thought you couldn't play basketball because of a disability, you're wrong. Just look at Ashley Ekman, a senior basketball player with cerebral palsy at Clairebrook-Gonvick School. Hey, I might be good at this, and I shot my first basket. I'm like, okay, and then I start practicing and stuff like that, and I just became really good at that. Last night, Ashley stepped onto the court and played in her first basketball game. She also scored her first career basket. So I just go for it, you know, and it's awesome. The video has more than 25,000 views on Facebook. When it comes to heart and courage and resilience, you know, these are things that Ashley's gonna shine in. Coach Ross says it was one of the nicest acts of sportsmanship he's ever seen from an opponent. Everyone in the gym, like including our fans and our whole bench, we were all cheering out loud and crying, and it was emotional, but it was really cool at the same time. Ashley brings more to the team than just hoops. I feel that she adds a lot to the team. She's very positive all the time, and I really like having that around the court. Basketball is something that Ashley plans to use in the future, and will keep shooting to inspire others. In Clairebrook, Haney-Quatter, Lakeland News. Ashley says she influences the team by showing them joy, hope, and happiness. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.