Priest River Talks, Prays, Plays

The Priest River Lamanna Spartans listen to a tribute read over the PA system Friday at the homecoming game in Priest River.  Their teammate, Bobby Clark, was severely injured during a game and is slowly recovering at a Spokane hospital. (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley) And: All photos from tonight’s Priest River game here.

As Bobby Clark lay in his hospital bed struggling to emerge from a coma, his football teammates in this timber community honored him Friday with words, prayer and spirited play. A rash of concussions among the Priest River Lamanna High School football team has rattled this community of 1,750 people. At least nine of Priest River’s 45 players have suffered a concussion in this young football season. It has spooked some parents, who have asked their kids to sit out temporarily. Coaches and school officials have been busy preaching safety to their players. But in football, violent collisions are celebrated and aggressive play can be the difference between winning and losing/ John Stucke , SR. More here.

Question: Have you ever suffered a concussion? Can you describe the experience?