High School Football Player Dies After On-Field Injury
A high school football player from Lincoln High School in Alma Center, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday after sustaining an injury during a game the previous week.
Portland, OR, August 25, 2026 —
A student-athlete from Lincoln High School in Alma Center, Wisconsin, has died following an injury sustained during a football game the previous week. The player passed away on Saturday.
The name of the player and further details regarding the specific injury, the game in which it occurred, or the medical circumstances surrounding the player’s passing were not immediately available.
Lincoln High School is located in Alma Center, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) for athletic competitions.
The incident highlights the inherent risks associated with contact sports at all levels. While rare, serious injuries and fatalities can occur during football games.
Further information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
