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Crandall High School football player airlifted for advanced care after practice injury

A football player from Crandall High School was injured during practice and airlifted.

Brooks Avery

August 20, 20261 min read

A football player at Crandall High School sustained injuries during practice and was airlifted for medical treatment. The incident occurred at the PIT in Crandall, approximately 20 miles east of Dallas, a location familiar to those in Sherman.

Crandall Independent School District (ISD) communicated via social media regarding the helicopter's arrival, which was necessary for the student's transport to receive advanced medical care. The district acknowledged that the sight of emergency vehicles and the helicopter might cause concern among families and aimed to keep them informed about the situation.

Additionally, Crandall ISD urged the community to honor the family's need for privacy during this challenging time. The district expressed its support for the student and their family, and CBS News Texas plans to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: cbsnews.com.

Sources

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/crandall-football-player-injured-practice-medical-helicopter-transport-august-2026/

https://dentonweekly.news/article/denton-sports-crandall-football-player-injured-practice-medical-helicopter-transport-augus

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Brooks Avery

Brooks Avery covers Sherman sports, from high school teams to Austin College athletics.

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