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‘What’s next?’: Referee loses leg after high school football scrimmage injury
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Brady Williams, Debra Worley , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 28, 2026
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Key points As a result, the referee's leg had to be amputated above the knee due to lack of blood circulation. From Cincinnati: A referee is recovering from a serious injury sustained during a high school football scrimmage.
From Cincinnati: A referee is recovering from a serious injury sustained during a high school football scrimmage. The incident occurred when a player missed a tackle and landed on the referee, causing a broken leg and damage to tissue and blood vessels. As a result, the referee's leg had to be amputated above the knee due to lack of blood circulation.
The referee, Jim Abbott, is focused on moving forward and has not complained about his situation. Further details about the incident and Abbott's recovery are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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