QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Md.- On Friday, Queen Anne's County High School will play Kent Island for a chance to go to the state championship. This year, the Queen Anne's County Lions have a secret weapon. It's a 15-year-old with a power you won't soon forget. His name is Vincent Law and his mother said doctors never expected him to live, let alone be part of a football team.

Inside the Queen Anne's County High School's weight room is where Vincent has developed a bond with some of the toughest guys in the school.

He greets each teammate with a secret handshake. But it's no secret how the players feel about #72. They say he's more like a brother than a teammate.

"The bond with Vincent is a big help it brings a lot of emotion into the game," said senior tackle, Jeremy Keith. " It makes you feel like you're playing for something almost more than just a win."

Vincent's teammates say they are inspired by him because of what he's had to overcome just to be a part of the Queen Anne's County Lions.

"Vincent's mom had actually wrote us a letter before our first Kent Island game about how the doctors didn't even think that he would live " said senior center, Tyler Teese. "When we heard that we realized how special Vince is to everybody."

Vincent's mom said she's thankful just to be able to walk the hallways with her son. She says he suffers from an unknown genetic disorder that causes developmental and communication problems. She said doctors never expected him to make it to high school. Vincent's mom cherishes a snapshot of Vincent's first game, when Assistant Coach Bill Blades guided him onto the field.

"The amazing character that they have shown by being a great example to him by allowing him to have some normalcy in his life" said Joy Denes, Vincent's mom. "To feel like he belongs for the first time of his life. These kids are his brothers it is so heart warming to see."

Graef said the determination of the 60-pound kid really puts things in perspective.

"When kids are complaining about minor aches and pains sometimes the kids may look over to Vinny and say, 'You know, maybe it doesn't hurt as much as it could. You know, maybe things aren't as bad as I thought they might be,'" Graef said. "[Vinny] inspires people."

Vincent's mom said there is a lot of meaning behind the oversized jersey her son wears.

"I know this is something that will go with him forever this will probably be the greatest highlights of his life," she said.

Vincent can usually be found standing on the sidelines at the start of each game. Due to his medical condition he never stays the entire time. But he is always there at the start of the game to cheer on his teammates.