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Football Player from Crandall High Airlifted After Practice Injury

A Crandall High School football player was airlifted for treatment following an injury.

Una Pennington

August 20, 20261 min read

A football player from Crandall High School sustained an injury during practice and was airlifted for medical treatment. This incident occurred at the PIT in Crandall, which is about 20 miles east of Dallas, impacting the surrounding communities, including Gunter.

The Crandall Independent School District (ISD) communicated via social media about the helicopter landing near the baseball fields, which was necessary for the student's transport to receive specialized medical attention. The district also acknowledged that the sight of emergency vehicles and the helicopter could cause concern among families and aimed to keep them informed.

In their statement, Crandall ISD emphasized the importance of respecting the family's privacy during this challenging time. The district expressed support for the student and their family, stating that they are in their thoughts. CBS News Texas will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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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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Una Pennington

Una Pennington covers Gunter high school and area college sports.

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