Kentucky High school footballer dies after head injury in scrimmage despite clean tackle

The sport world woke up to some tragic news with the passing away of a 17-year-old Kentucky High school footballer.

Kentucky High school footballer dies after head injury in scrimmage despite clean tackle

Andrew Dodson (Image via Lexington Herald Leader)

Tragedy struck Pulaski County High School in Kentucky when 17-year-old football player Andrew Dodson passed away just days after suffering a head injury during a spring football practice. The incident occurred on Friday, the final day of the practice, and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced the heartbreaking news on Monday.

Expressing their condolences, the KHSAA stated that no words could justify or explain such tragedies. They asked for peace and comfort to be given to all around the young athlete and the Commonwealth.

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They also encouraged individuals to lean on family and friends for support during this difficult time and to talk through the emotions that come with losing a friend, brother, comrade, child, and teammate. The association promised that the fighting spirit and passion that Andrew had for all things in Pulaski County, along with his deeply held beliefs, would never be forgotten.

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Andrew Dodson’s head hit the turf and passed away tragically after a surgery

Kentucky High school footballer, Andrew Dodson (via Lexington Herald Leader)
Kentucky High school footballer, Andrew Dodson (via Lexington Herald Leader)

Alan Dodson, Andrew’s father, spoke to the Lexington Herald-Leader and described the play that led to his son’s injury as a freak accident.

“It was not a violent hit or helmet-to-helmet. It was a simple, clean tackle,” he said, adding that his son was wearing a helmet. “His head hit the turf, and Andrew suffered blunt-force trauma to the brain. He had a major surgery to relieve the pressure and has never awakened. He has been (fighting) for his life on total life support.”

Numerous people, including Kentucky Wildcats football coach Mark Stoops, sent their condolences to the Dodson family. Stoops tweeted that their sympathies and prayers were with Andrew’s family, friends, and teammates.

“Our sympathies and prayers are with the family, friends and teammates of Andrew Dodson, a member of the Pulaski County football team. We are heartbroken by this tragedy and are deeply sorry for your loss,” Stoops tweeted.

The passing of a young athlete is always a tragic and heart-wrenching event. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew Dodson’s family, friends, and the entire Pulaski County community during this difficult time.

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