The Yellowjackets in the Mighty Mite youth football division took the field in Louisville on Saturday, as did the coach many are now calling a hero.
People swarmed to Russell Lee Park Thursday night as emergency responders worked to free the coach and a little girl from a massive hole.
The two suffered bumps and bruises, but that's not stopping the coach from getting back to the game he loves.
Terrence Washington, 46, returned to the football field Saturday, coaching his team after a chaotic Thursday night.
"I heard a child in distress, and when a child is in distress you put your life on the line to get that child to safety," said Washington.
He went to help the 2-year-old girl who fell down the hole. He said the second he heard the cries for help, instinct kicked in.
"I had a 2-year-old that got hit by a car six years ago and that was partial to my reaction to be able to assist going down because I know the emotions that go through a parents mind when faced with that type of situation," said Washington.
The two spent more than an hour down the 15-foot hole. Amazingly, they were not hurt.
"I still feel a lot of soreness in my legs. They were in an awkward position," said Washington.
Dozens watched as crews frantically worked to rescue the two. Washington said he tried to keep the girl calm.
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