Redraiders.com · Dec 13, 2016
Despite hearing impairment, Adams sets sights on Division I coaching dream
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This is the finale of a four-part series. For the first three parts in the series, which highlight Lubbock ISD’s Regional Day School program for the Deaf and area deaf athletes, visit lubbockonline.com.
Luke Adams stood at the free-throw line. The crowd around him was so loud the rim appeared to be shaking. He looked over at his teammate and friend, Andrew Beck, who motioned to his ear. “Turn it off and you won’t hear them,” Beck shouted. Adams reached up to his right ear and popped the cochlear implant off.