22.09.2025 14:00
In a horrific incident during a high school American football game in Michigan, 15-year-old athlete Colton suffered two fractures in his spine. Colton was severely injured as a result of a move made by a player who jumped onto him with all his weight. He has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The Michigan High School Athletic Association did not impose any official penalty on the player and announced that the decision was left to the two schools. Colton's mother stated that this incident could end her son's football career.
A horrific incident during a high school American football game in Michigan, USA, led to a young athlete suffering serious injuries. A player who jumped onto his opponent with all his weight caused 15-year-old Colton's spine to break in two places.
The incident occurred in the third quarter of the match between Lakeshore and Kalamazoo Central. Lakeshore's young defensive player Colton was left on the ground after a tackle. At that moment, an offensive player from Kalamazoo Central jumped on him with all his strength. The footage showed that the move resembled a wrestling maneuver.
Colton's mother, Courtney Mims, stated that her son has ended his season and that his spine has been seriously damaged. Mims said, "I hope my son fully recovers, but this injury could end his football career. My children work hard from early morning until late at night. It saddens me that someone could so ruthlessly destroy that effort."
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) did not impose any official penalty on the player and announced that the decision was left to the two schools. Colton has been discharged from the hospital and has started treatment with muscle relaxants.
Despite the scandal, it was noted that the games continued. Lakeshore's varsity team won the match against Kalamazoo Central 26-7 on Friday, and the victory was announced on social media as "for Colton."