Alma Center Lincoln cancels football game after player's death
Adam Massman, a senior at Alma Center Lincoln, died after the Red Raiders last football game. The district has said the next game is canceled.
Alma Center Lincoln has postponed its upcoming football match after a player suffered fatal injuries during their last game. The Red Raiders faced Cornell Chiefs on Friday, August 28, at home. Adam Massman, a senior at Alma Center, passed away last week from injuries sustained during a match. Emergency responders were present at the game; Massman was transported to a hospital.
Superintendent Drew Semingson stated that canceling the game is not indicative of any long-term plans for the football season. Adam Massman was well-respected in his Lincoln community, participating in various sports, clubs, and activities, making friends wherever he went. His mother, Brianne Massman, described her son as determined, investing his time wholeheartedly.
A visitation will be held at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School gym on Friday, August 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by additional visitation on Saturday, August 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and the family requests attendees to dress according to their memories of Adam, which could include sports uniforms, show clothes, or street clothes.
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