Alma Center senior Adam Massman dies after in-game football injury
Adam Massman, a 17-year-old senior at Alma Center Lincoln High School in Wisconsin, died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, following injuries sustained during a football game against Turtle Lake on Thursday, Aug. 20. The Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District confirmed his passing, noting that onsite EMTs treated him before hospital transport. Massman was a multi-sport athlete and academic honoree with deep family ties to the district, including his mother as a counselor and relatives as teachers and board members. The school opened its building for counseling on Saturday, with additional support scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Teammates created a tribute in his parking spot, and the community is mourning the loss of a student described as a fierce competitor and active community member.