November 2025

TechBoston Academy Football Player Perseveres Far Beyond the Field!

A short video portrait of Boston Public Schools student football player Edgar Santana Castro.

Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro poses with a football in his arm.

Edgar Santana Castro

Incredible, well-spoken Boston student athlete Edgar Santana Castro allowed me the chance to film him at a November practice in the lead-up to a big Thanksgiving game. Watch the video to hear about his football journey.

TechBoston Academy football players lined up at the line of scrimmage.
Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro stands in uniform with TechBoston Academy in the background.
A worn leather football with "Tech" written on it.
Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro stands in uniform.
Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro stands in uniform with two other players.
Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro poses with a football in his arm.
A close shot of Boston Public Schools football player Edgar Santana Castro's prosthetic leg.
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