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Adam Massman, a senior quarterback for Alma Center Lincoln High School in central Wisconsin, died from injuries sustained during the season-opening football game against Turtle Lake; the exact injury hasn’t been released, EMTs treated him on-site and he was transported to a hospital, and counselors will be available for students following the tragedy.
Levi Brown, a 17-year-old former football standout, was fatally shot at Independence High School during a season-opening game in Bakersfield; a 15-year-old has been arrested on murder charges and for gang activity. Police say Brown and the suspect knew each other and the shooting stemmed from a fight near the inner fence just minutes after kickoff. Brown was described by his former coach as a gifted athlete with potential for college football and was a father to a one-year-old daughter.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Independence High School's football game in Bakersfield Friday night, which left a 17-year-old student dead. Investigators say the incident stemmed from a fight between two groups; the suspect is in custody, and police say the community will be back to normal as next Friday’s game proceeds.
Alma Center Lincoln High School senior Adam Massman died from injuries sustained during a Thursday night football game; he received on-site EMS care and was transported to the hospital where he passed away, according to district officials. The school will provide counseling and support to students and families as the community processes the loss in what is described as a developing story.
Indiana high school football returned with Brownsburg rallying to beat Lawrence North 48-25, while Warren Central edged Center Grove 20-14 in a key rivalry showdown; Carmel overwhelmed Fishers 47-0 and a slate of Week 1 results rolled in across the state, with IndyStar providing live scores, recaps, and highlights.
Marshall Manning, Peyton's freshman son at Baylor School in Chattanooga, played a few snaps as the backup quarterback in the season opener, wearing No. 16. He’s seen as the next in the Manning QB line, with Arch Manning starring at Texas and the family legacy extending from grandfather Archie to Eli and beyond, though he’ll wait his turn to start.
No. 12 Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.) opened its 2026 season with a 38-20 win over No. 13 Brentwood Academy on ESPN2 behind 173 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns from five-star David Gabriel Georges, who added 70 receiving yards. Keegan Croucher threw for 172 yards and a TD in his Baylor debut after transferring from Connecticut, while freshman Marshall Manning saw his first varsity action. Baylor led 17-13 in the fourth before Georges extended the lead with two more scores; Brentwood answered briefly, but Baylor pulled away to the final margin. The win extends Baylor’s six-game winning streak against Brentwood, five of which were by one score.
Peyton Manning’s freshman son Marshall Manning made his high school debut for Baylor School in Chattanooga, completing a pass to Cornbread Adams, but the night belonged to running back David Gabriel Georges, who piled up 3 touchdowns and 250 total yards in a standout performance, fueling hype around Manning while highlighting Georges as a potential future star.
Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's son, made his Baylor School football debut in Chattanooga during the season opener against Brentwood Academy, entering in the second quarter and connecting with Antwaun Adams for a first-down on his first varsity snap; he is Baylor's backup quarterback as a freshman.
Booker High School in Sarasota will not field a varsity football team in 2026, instead fielding a junior varsity squad after losing 21 players to transfers, undergoing a coaching change, and receiving a $500 FHSAA fine with probation, ending a run of three straight state semifinals and signaling a rebuild under new coach Lance Hoeltke.
A Maumelle High School football player found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. Police had to pour water into the helmet to coax the snake out, after which animal services relocated it to a wooded area. The student finished practice with a different helmet, and the coach reminded players to carefully inspect equipment for hazards.
A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas discovered a two-foot venomous cottonmouth inside his helmet during practice. Police poured water into the headgear to coax the snake out, and animal services relocated the snake to a wooded area. The player continued practice with a replacement helmet, and the coach reminded players to thoroughly inspect equipment for any intruders.
An Arkansas high school football player practiced for about an hour with a two-foot venomous cottonmouth snake tucked inside the helmet; coaches discovered the snake during a helmet inspection, secured the helmet, and animal services relocated the reptile, underscoring safety concerns about snakes finding dark, protected spaces in schools.
During Maumelle High School's football practice, a two-foot venomous snake was found hiding inside a player's helmet after about an hour of wear; Animal Services relocated the cottonmouth, and no one was injured.
A Maumelle High School football player wore a helmet containing a cottonmouth snake for about an hour during practice before noticing something in the headpiece; animal services removed the snake, no one was injured, and the team will inspect helmets more closely in the future.