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Football player injured during practice at Crandall High School, airlifted to hospital

A Crandall High School football player was airlifted for medical treatment after practice.

Quincy Abbott

August 20, 20261 min read

A student-athlete from Crandall High School in North Texas was transported by helicopter to a hospital following an injury sustained during practice on Wednesday, according to Crandall Independent School District (ISD).

The district shared on social media that a medical helicopter landed near the baseball fields at the high school to facilitate the student's transfer for further medical care. Crandall ISD conveyed their concern, mentioning that the community should respect the privacy of the student and their family during this difficult time.

Specific details regarding the nature of the injury or the events leading up to it have not been made public. WFAA has reached out to the district for additional information, but clarity on the situation remains limited.

Source: WFAA.

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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-football-player-care-flighted-following-injury-practice/287-c983970c-e5d6-49c4-9c37-7b547682105b

https://dentonweekly.news/article/denton-sports-287-c983970c-e5d6-49c4-9c37-7b547682105b

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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