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Crandall High School football player injured, transported by helicopter for care

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

Cody Ferris

August 20, 20261 min read

A football player at Crandall High School sustained an injury during practice and was airlifted for medical treatment. The incident occurred at the PIT, situated in Crandall, a town in Kaufman County located about 20 miles east of Dallas.

Crandall Independent School District (ISD) communicated through social media to inform the community about the helicopter's landing near the baseball fields, which was essential for the student's transport to receive advanced medical care. The district also urged the community to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time, stating that they are keeping the student and family in their thoughts.

CBS News Texas will provide further 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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Cody Ferris

Cody Ferris covers Van Alstyne Panthers athletics and area high school and college sports.

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