Isaac Lufkin was born without arms, but he hasn't let that stop him from pursuing his dreams -- and inspiring others along the way.

According to the Bangor Daily News, the 16-year-old junior serves as a kicker and nose tackle for the junior varsity football team at Houlton High School in Houlton, Maine.

Lufkin does not seek or demand special treatment; rather he prefers to blend in with his teammates. He is a big proponent of the concept of "team" and thrives on the camaraderie the sport offers:

"I like being part of a team because you're with guys who have your back and you can have their backs. It's more just about having that trust."

And the feeling is mutual. His Houlton teammates credit Lufkin's example for setting the right tone within their team:

"His positive attitude is like an aura," Houlton freshman lineman Dolton Nason said. "He makes the best of every situation and that just kind of spreads around the team."

Lufkin is just like any other teenager -- he enjoys listening to Eminem and watching sports in his spare time (his favorite player is former Baltimore Ravens great Ray Lewis) -- except that every day he is faced with a stigma that he "can't do things."

But not on the Houlton football team. As head coach Dan O'Connell of rival school John Bapst told him when bestowing him with a game ball:

"It wasn't because of the fact that you don't have arms, it's about the fact that you're doing what you're doing and inspiring people. I know for one we are inspired by what you're doing, so keep it going."

(H/T Bangor Daily News)