Similar to the incident involving Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin last season during a game with the Bengals, a recent incident, possibly even more serious, has occurred. Quarterback, known as the most perilous position on the field, as emphasized by Peyton Manning in his Netflix docu-series, witnessed a harrowing incident at Karns City High School.
Mason Martin, the quarterback, faced a life-threatening situation on the field, and updates on his condition are not promising. His family has shared devastating news that may deeply affect NFL fans, particularly those of Karns City.
What happened to Mason Martin?
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Reports indicate that a Pennsylvania high school football game was halted on Friday night due to a distressing incident. Karns City’s quarterback, Mason Martin, collapsed on the field and was swiftly airlifted by helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
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
The situation took a turn for the worse when his mother shared heartbreaking news on social media, stating, “We need a miracle…Mason remains in critical condition with little change over the last 36 hours.” She continued, “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.”
Martin’s family informed KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh that their son had suffered a “significant brain bleed as well as a collapsed lung.” But how did it all unfold?
What exactly happened on the field?
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The game took place between Karns City High School and Redbank Valley High School in Butler County. During the third quarter, Karns City’s quarterback, Mason Martin, began to show signs of distress, catching the attention of referee Mike Vasbiner. The referee said, “I had to talk to him, and when I asked if he was alright, he told me, ‘No’.”
He added, “So, that’s when I knew something was wrong.” Martin subsequently collapsed on the field and was swiftly transported to the hospital. As a result, the game was prematurely concluded, with Redbank Valley declared the winner due to their 35-6 lead at the time.
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Until now, no further reports have been revealed of why this happened with Martin. Karns City Superintendent Eric Ritzert announced that a prayer vigil for the senior quarterback would take place Sunday night at Diehl Stadium.
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