“Not going to break me that easy:” ALS patient inducted into Ridge View High School HOF

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - When you think of any Hall of Famer, a few adjectives immediately come to mind: Heart, Passion, and Grit. But at Ridge View High School last Friday, one inductee went above and beyond any adjective: Tacauma Lettsome.

Amidst the cheers and excitement of a Friday night football game at Ridge View High School, where the Blazers were dominating their opponents, there was a different kind of celebration unfolding in the stands. Reserved seats marked the spot for a Hall of Fame induction, and a sister, Taketa Rivers, eagerly awaited the moment her brother’s name would echo through the loudspeakers.

“Nearly two years ago, we introduced you to Tacauma Lettsome,” an announcer’s voice recalled, referencing a previous story. Tacauma, a former basketball coach and School Resou