Relatives of Urbana High Schhol football player Colt Cotner have reported via social mediia that the teen did not sustain a major injury after taking “head-to-head contact” during Friday’s game against Bellefontaine at AcuSport Stadium.
Colt lost consciousness after catching a pass and being hit by a Bellefontaine defender in the fourth quarter. He was flown by medical helicopter to a Dayton hospital, where X-rays and other tests showed he sustained a concussion.
Colt is now “home and resting,” the post read.
Read the entire Facebook post below:
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give an update on Colt since there have been many posts on social media and some news outlets.
First and foremost, Colt is home and resting. He did not suffer a major injury and we praise God for that.
After catching a pass last night, Colt was hit in a head to head contact. He lost consciousness, probably before he hit the ground. Immediately, the training staff from Urbana and Bellefontaine tended to him. They were so wonderful and we appreciate their attentiveness so much. Since he lost consciousness, protocol was for them to transport him to the hospital and then air flight him to Dayton to the Trauma center. Carleton and I were able to ride to the hospital in the ambulance but had to let him go on the helicopter on his own.
Once we arrived in Dayton (longest ride ever), they had already run the scans and X-rays. All came back clear and they diagnosed him with a concussion.
He has been sleeping well and has pretty much been himself so far today.
We want to thank the training staffs, EMTs, air flight nurses, and doctors and nurses at Miami Valley Hospital. All gave our boy excellent care.
Thank you also to the Urbana and Bellefontaine communities. We believe in the power of prayer and know they made a difference in Colt’s recovery.
Thank you, especially to our football boys and families. We know Colt is so loved and we are so grateful for your calls, texts, and prayers. We think he’s pretty special too. ❤️
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Urbana senior Colt Cotner was injured during the varsity football game on Friday at AcuSport Stadium against Bellefontaine.
With 9 1/2 minutes to go, Urbana quarterback Grady Lantz threw a long pass to Colt. He made the catch and was immediately hit by a Bellefontaine defender.
He fell to the ground and remained motioinless for several minutes.
He was tended to by medical staff at the game. Colt was placed on a backboard and taken out of the stadium to be further evaluated.
Bellefontaine Fire and EMS transported Colt to Mary Rutan Hospital helipad where a CareFlight helicopter flew him to an area hospital, according to reports.
Information about Colt’s condition was not immediately available.
Colt is a son of Urbana head football coach Carleton Cotner, who reportedly left the game with his son.
The game was delayed about 30 mintues, and the Chiefs would go on to win 23-16 after play resumed.
