YOUTH ~ Benny Rodriguez

Benny Rodriguez and Adelaide Desmond, two classmates who initially couldn't see eye to eye. Benny thought Adelaide was just another brainy student with no interest in sports, while Adelaide saw Benny as an arrogant athlete.

But then, Adelaide's step-brother joined Benny's sandlot team, and everything changed. Adelaide started showing up to the games to support her brother, and she couldn't help but notice Benny's genuine love for the sport and his kindness towards the other kids. Benny, in turn, saw Adelaide's fierce protective side and her hidden sense of humor.

As they spent more time together at the sandlot, helping her brother practice and cheering on the team, their initial bad impressions melted away. They found common ground in their shared moments and discovered that they had more in common than they ever thought possible.

The best connections come from the most unlikely beginnings.