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High school quarterback dead at 17 after suffering horror injury

A Wisconsin high school football player has died at the age of 17 due to injuries he sustained in a recent game.

High school quarterback dead at 17 after suffering horror injury

TL;DR

  • Adam Massman, a 17-year-old high school football player, died from injuries sustained during a game.
  • He was a rising senior at Alma Center Lincoln High School and played quarterback and defensive back.
  • Massman was also involved in baseball and basketball, and was described as an active member of the school community.
  • The school district has made counselors available to students following his death.
  • While specifics were not revealed, reports suggest helmet-to-helmet contact may have occurred.
  • Friends and the community have paid tribute to Massman, honoring his memory and celebrating his life.