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High School Wrestler Suffers Spinal Injury

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A high school wrestler is being treated in Atlanta after suffering serious neck injuries. Luke Hampton broke his neck in two places during a meet on Saturday.

Sparta, NC — Injured Alleghany High School wrestler Luke Hampton will be heading to Atlanta for treatment Thursday morning.

Hampton’s coach, Derrick Calloway, said that if everything goes as planned, the teen will be transferred from Baptist Hospital to Shepherd Center in Atlanta.  The Shepherd Center is a treatment facility for spinal cord and brain injury treatment.

Hampton is currently listed in serious condition at the hospital.  He suffered severe neck injuries during a meet in Lenoir on Saturday.

Officials and teammates at the school say Hampton broke his neck in two places after he tried to take an opponent down to the mat and he crashed into a wall.

Calloway said Hampton had learned Thursday that he had earned the state’s top ranking. He also played on the Alleghany High football team.

A fund has been set up to help the family with medical costs. Anyone looking to donate can go to any branch of the State Employees… continue reading

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Hockey Goalie Suffering From Whiplash

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Ryan Miller, the Goalie for the Sabres, has said he is suffering from whiplash and headaches. The problems are the result of a hit from Boston’s Milan Lucic from Saturday’s game.

Ryan Miller, lip quivering while he talked for nearly 10 minutes today, said he’s suffering from headaches and whiplash following the hit from Boston’s Milan Lucic on Saturday. The Sabres’ goaltender has no timetable for a return to the crease.

“I’m not as well as I’d like to be, but considering, I feel alright,” Miller said during a surprise appearance in the First Niagara Center dressing room. “My neck is pretty sore. I’m trying to figure out if that’s more of a source of headaches or if what I’m really feeling was my head really started hurting.

“You always are concerned. Last year I thought I had a very simple ‘get your bell rung,’ and I missed five games. This, I don’t know how to put a timeline on it, but I am encouraged that my neck feels better. Once that really feels good, I can start to make my way back.”

Miller is disappointed the NHL decided not to issue supplemental discipline to Lucic for the blast, and he’s also unhappy with Boston’s comments that the forceful collision might not even be the source of his ailment. He has no doubt the hit is the reason for his… continue reading

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