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‘He was sucker-punched’: Father speaks out after son injured in pregame football fight
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tom Regan , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account from the player's father, who expressed concern about the events that unfolded. A football player suffered serious injuries after being attacked by opponents before a game.
A football player suffered serious injuries after being attacked by opponents before a game. The incident occurred when the player and his teammates walked onto the field, prompting a confrontation.
The player was struck in the eye and fell to the ground, where he was reportedly punched and kicked. His father took him to a hospital for evaluation.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account from the player's father, who expressed concern about the events that unfolded.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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