0 Little Panthers fan goes viral after accepting TD ball Sunday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - While the Carolina Panthers went on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks, it was a little girl wearing a pink Panthers hat from Ennice, North Carolina, who stole the show when she received a game ball after the first touchdown.

Isabella Bottomley has gained national attention for her excited reaction.



It only took a second for Jonathan Stewart to hand the football to Isabella but more than 24 hours later, her excited reaction is still going viral on the Internet.



"You can see her say 'I got a ball,' she was just amazed," said Renea Bottomley, Isabella's mom.



The past 24 hours have been a blur for the family but the Bottomleys have been cheering on the Panthers for years.



Kelly Bottomley, the father, played football through college and now 10-year-old Kellen is following in his footsteps and Isabella is a cheerleader.



Isabella’s American Doll wears a jersey to show Panthers pride.



The children’s mother said they even write letters to players.



"About how you love Luke Kuechly, he's the best linebacker," she said.



The Bottomleys are season ticket holders but this time they wanted front-row seats.



"I was really excited to be on the front row that way, I might get a ball," said Kellen.



The father paid $660 for each seat.



"I would do it again this week, wouldn't we?" Kelly Bottomley said, smiling at Isabella.



While Isabella was the lucky one this time and her brother is being a good sport and sharing in the fun.



For now, the football sits in the living room waiting for a display case so the family can continue sharing in the excitement.



The family has tickets to cheer on the Panthers in the NFC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.



Isabella said if she could talk to Jonathan Stewart, she would say thank you.

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