Dad Who Carried Injured Daughter On Field To Celebrate Softball Team’s Victory Speaks Out: EXCLUSIVE
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Key Points:
- Ben Catarozzoli coached his daughter Sophie's Johnston County Little League softball team to victory in the Little League Softball World Series despite Sophie suffering a badly sprained ankle early in the game.
- After the win, Ben emotionally carried Sophie onto the field so she could celebrate with her teammates, a moment that went viral and touched many on social media.
- Sophie expressed pride in her team's hard work over four years, while Ben emphasized treating all players equally and the special significance of coaching his daughter.
- Sophie will be in a boot for four to six weeks but remains positive, buoyed by support including a congratulatory video from her softball idol Jayda Coleman.
- The father-daughter duo shared their story on TODAY, highlighting the balance of coaching and parenting, and the deep bond formed through their shared softball journey.
