Jay Ball

Mizzou 2027

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

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[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

Absolutely despicable. All children are made in the image of God and this is beyond evil. The fact that this was shared publicly and justified in pursuance of sympathy is disturbing and disgusting. These parents should be ashamed of themselves. Get a goldfish or something.

[Jesse Ridgway @McJuggerNuggets]

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.

The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.

I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.

She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.

Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.

When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.

Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):

50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.

I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.

The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.

We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.

This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.

You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.

To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.

As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.

It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.

Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️

[Sean Strickland @SStricklandMMA]

Kentucky dropped the ball

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@atrupar Maybe focus on America?

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@FBallAnalysisYT I think he’s spared a year by making it to the playoffs. Thanks to Tyler Loop

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@FBallAnalysisYT Truly sad stuff

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@FBallAnalysisYT Josh Allen v Josh Hines Allen

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@FBallAnalysisYT

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@FBallAnalysisYT Ravens fans rejoicing rn

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@MizzouAthletics Another glorious botch from the Mizzou athletics department everybody

[Four States Sports Report @KODESports]

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Webb City basketball's Holton Keith & Eli Pace

With the kind of season these two @WC_BBall players are having—we had to break the rules this week and pick them both!

Check out @camiasimoneTV's story below!

@WebbCitySchools

https://t.co/vwp5lJacIF

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@WC_BBall @BarronDuda @holton_keith22 well deserved boys

[Missouri 66ers @MissouriSixers]

Barron Duda. That’s the tweet…

Had 36 points again last night, knocking down 8 3’s. In conference he’s averaging 25 PPG, shooting 52% from the field and 39% from 3 to go along with 4.7 RPG and 3.8 SPG.

He’s had 20+ in five of six COC games. Webb City is unbeaten in COC play.

[Caden Myers @myers_4444]

Footage from my first outing this fall
FB 84-87 T91
CB 75-78
1 IP 3Ks 0BB
@BaseballBcats @MattMcCue15

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

he’s too big @whit_hafer 🐯

[Chaz Wright 🌵 @ChazWrightTV]

Whit Hafer!!! 👀👀👀

The @MizzouFootball commit showing he’s got breakaway speed! 🔥💨

Hafer broke loose for this 58-yard touchdown!

@whit_hafer @HobbsGooch @JoplinFootball @PureZone49 @JHS_Athletics

[Blaine Salsman @BlaineSalsman]

I’m blessed to announce that I’ve committed to Ozark Christian College to continue my athletic and academic career! @MonettBoysBball @CoachHarns @MissouriSixers @SWMOsports @PrepHoopsMO

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@DravenVangilder @NSCA @JHS_Athletics @JoplinFootball @PureZone49 Well deserved. Congratulations brother🤝

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@Joecadams_ @CoachHarns @MissouriSixers @coachjhorn @OzarkBB 🎯

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

Congratulations brother! Gonna do great things❤️🤞

[Joe Adams @Joecadams_]

Blessed to announce my commitment to Ozark Christian College!

@CoachHarns @MissouriSixers @coachjhorn @OzarkBB

[Jay Ball @JayBall04]

@JacobStellwagen @ZoskiElite @ZoEllis20 @brandi_kribbs 🪣