Gabriel Magalei (Bubba) is a junior football player for East Nashville Magnet. The problem is he hasn't played in a game all season. Bubba moved from Mt Juliet where he played for Mt Juliet high. Bubba moved from Mt Juliet to Davidson county and in the process he enrolled into East. There was no way Bubba could attend Mt Juliet or play for them living in another county. He made the team and was told he could not play unless Mt Juliet sends the tssaa a letter releasing him. East and Mt Juliet do not play eachother in the regular season or in the playoffs. All it takes is for the principal Mel Brown and Athletic director Mike Duncan to send the letter and the tssaa will release him.  Teachers and principals should be supporting our kids and not holding them back. It's hurting bubba. Imagine your child being held back from what they love. Bubbas mother is battling cancer. Imagine you moving and not being able to play while your family goes through this.Imagine your kids dreams on hold all because you had to move and wouldn't be able to play for your previous school. All it takes is a letter from the school to allow bubba to participate in what he loves. Let the kids play. They are kids. Mt Juliet should support not hold back.