Referee sensed QB’s trouble before mid-game collapse.
A High School Quarterback Collapses Mid-Game: A Community Prays for a Miracle
In a small town in Karns City, Pennsylvania, a high school football game took a terrifying turn on September 1. Seventeen-year-old Mason Martin, the quarterback, suddenly collapsed on the field, leaving everyone in shock.
Referee Mike Vasbinder, who was officiating the game, immediately noticed something was wrong when he saw Mason stagger. According to the Butler Eagle, Vasbinder recalled, “When I asked if he was alright, he told me ‘no.’ So that’s when I knew something was wrong.”
This is unfortunate news to learn, a Pennsylvania high school QB, Mason Martin, was rushed to the hospital after on-field collapse, via @FoxNews
“We need a miracle” Martin’s mother wrote on a social media post.
“Mason remains in critical condition with little change over the… pic.twitter.com/0scjCZOtgO
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 4, 2023
Mason’s father, Denny, revealed that his son had taken a hard hit earlier in the game, but it didn’t seem to affect him, as reported by WTAE-TV. However, after collapsing, Mason was airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, where doctors discovered he had a collapsed lung and a severe brain bleed, according to CBN.
Medical professionals performed surgery on Mason’s brain to stop the bleeding, but his response was not ideal, according to his father. Despite the challenging situation, Mason’s mother, Stacy, issued a heartfelt statement requesting prayers and support from the community.
Stacy emphasized, “Mason remains in critical condition with little change over the last 36 hours. The truth is we need a miracle. I’m not saying that to sound grim, but to let you know that we need the strength of your prayers.”
As the news spread, the community rallied together. A vigil was organized for Mason, where hundreds of family members, friends, and even strangers gathered at the Karns City football field. They held hands, prayed, sang, hugged, and cried, offering support and hope for Mason’s recovery, as reported by Lauren Linder of KDKA-TV.
“We need a miracle”
100s of family members, friends & strangers gathered tonight at @KC_GremlinFball field where Karns City QB Mason Martin collapsed Fri.
They held hands, prayed, sang, hugged & cried, to uplift one another & support the Martins, hoping Mason can heal@KDKA pic.twitter.com/l0J9GBium1
— Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) September 4, 2023
The following day, Mason’s mother shared an encouraging update on his condition. She revealed that Mason had started moving his arms and legs and had his chest tube removed. Furthermore, his lung had completely recovered.
Stacy expressed her gratitude for the prayer vigils held at the hospital and in Karns City, stating, “The prayer vigils held at the hospital and at Karns City have overwhelmed us with joy and motivation. We ask for your continued prayers and support.”
The community remains hopeful, praying for Mason’s full recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of unity and faith in times of adversity.
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