Martinsville football star Jacob Wilson airlifted after serious scrimmage injury
A Martinsville High School football player was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital on Friday night after being injured during a scrimmage, the school announced in a statement.
The player was transported for medical attention under the care of the IU Health Lifeline team and is now resting comfortably at home.
The school is not identifying the player, but Martinsville coach Brian Dugger said the player is doing well.
Scary moment but handled well by first-class people, Dugger said in a statement.
The injury occurred during Martinsville's annual Red-Blue intrasquad game on Friday night, a scrimmage that serves as a key preparation for the upcoming season.
The school expressed gratitude to the emergency responders, school staff, and coaches who quickly and appropriately responded to the incident.
The Martinsville School District thanked the Martinsville High School leadership team, staff, and coaches, as well as local law enforcement and emergency services, for their professionalism and preparedness.
The district also extended its support to the player's family and the Martinsville community.
The Martinsville High School football team has a scrimmage at Greenwood on Friday, followed by its Week 1 game on August 21 at Bedford North Lawrence.
As the team prepares for the new season, fans and well-wishers are rallying around the injured player and their family.
The community's support is appreciated, and the player's recovery is being closely monitored.
The player's name has not been released, and the Martinsville High School administration is respecting their family's wishes for privacy.
Source: Yahoo Sports