MAD! Stories

Iowa: Heartwarming First Pitch Moment with Spec...

In Des Moines, during a Iowa Cubs minor league game, 12-year-old Aiden, representing Easter Seals, threw out a ceremonial first pitch that captured hearts nationwide; beaming with joy on the...

Massachusetts: Volleyball Ace Jessie Wang Reach...

In Andover, Andover High's senior setter Jessie Wang notched her 200th career ace during a dominant 3-0 victory over Lawrence High, helping the Golden Warriors maintain their unbeaten streak in...

Nebraska: Kindergartener's Make-A-Wish Weekend ...

In Lincoln, a brave 5-year-old battling illness saw his dream soar as the Make-A-Wish Foundation orchestrated a Husker-filled extravaganza, complete with sideline access, player meet-and-greets, and a front-row seat to...

Georgia: Homecoming QB Crowns Special Needs Sup...

During a packed high school homecoming football game in suburban Atlanta, the star quarterback, fresh off a victory toss, removed his hard-earned homecoming king crown and placed it on the...

Florida: Tiny Soccer Dynamo Scores Epic Goal in...

In a South Florida youth league finale, 9-year-old phenom Alex Rivera, the league's smallest player, netted a stunning 30-yard strike to rally his underdog team to the championship match, where...

California: Ramapo High Alumni Reunite for Emot...

In Franklin Lakes, the 1979 Ramapo High School baseball team—state champions from a bygone era—gathered for a 46-year-delayed Hall of Fame induction, sharing laughs and lore with current youth players...