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Yancey Young, a senior for Sumiton Christian, should be an inspiration for all in todayโs society. As the Eagles prepare to play in this weekโs Class 1A State Championship, the road to this point for Yancey & his family hasnโt been easy.
On July 19th, 2023, Yancey went to the doctor for what he thought was possibly a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve. Four days later, he was diagnosed with Stage 3 T Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Since that time, he has endured 60 clinic visits, almost 30 chemotherapy treatments, 5 hospitalizations, & numerous surgeries.
During his journey, he still went to baseball practices and games, he would do chemotherapy in the morning (a lot of weeks that was 3 days a week), take a nap, and go to baseball in the afternoon. Even though Yancey did not play in the field any this year, he was given the opportunity to bat in a lot of games. He has been the DH for the last 3 rounds and will be the DH in the championship games. Through all of this, Yancey said heโs learned to never give up, the comeback is always better than the setback, and that you are stronger than you think you are. As of April 5th, 2024, he is officially in maintenance. He will continue monthly chemo for two years.
The Sumiton Christian Baseball Family have been major supporters for him and his family during this time. When he was first admitted into the hospital, during a 12-day period, he had over 130 visitors.
No matter the outcome of the Class 1A State Championship Series getting started today,
@YanceyYoung24 has already proven heโs a winner.