The high school football world suffered a terrifying moment earlier this weekend, as a player in the game between the Karns City (Pa.) High School Gremlins and Redbank Valley Bulldogs had to be rushed to the hospital.
According to the Butler Eagle, referee, Mike Vasbinder stopped the game on Friday, September 1, when he saw Karns City quarterback Mason Martin staggering. Vasbinder then described the interaction with Martin.
“I had to talk to him, and when I asked if he was alright, he told me, ‘no,’” Vasbinder said. “So that’s when I knew something was wrong.”
Mason then collapsed on the field, and was taken by ambulance off the field and then transported by helicopter to UMPC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Officials rightfully called off the game at that point, naming Redbank the winner with a final score of 35-6 quickly after the scary on-field incident.
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An account linked to Martin’s family noted Sunday, “the truth is, we need a miracle,” and that little in his status since Friday has changed.
