Injured High School Football Players Released From Hospital
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Injured High School Football Players Released From Hospital
Three members of a small-town Central Texas high school football team who were injured in a one vehicle rollover hours before Friday night’s game have been released from the hospital.
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(September 5, 2008)—Three members of the Penelope High School six-man football team who were injured in a one-car rollover Friday after an afternoon pep rally at the school have been released from the hospital.

A fourth player was treated for minor injuries at the scene of the accident, which happened around 3 p.m. Friday on FM 2114 near State Hwy. 171 in Hill County.

One of the players was flown by helicopter to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center.

Two others were taken to Hillcrest by ambulance.

Penelope was scheduled to play at Kopperl in Bosque County Friday night and coaches considered forfeiting the game, but in the end went ahead and played it.

Penelope won, 52-51.

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Posted by: Taylor Location: Bosqueville on Oct 16, 2008 at 12:40 PM

I hope everyone on the wreck is ok and comes to a quick recovery!!! I am from Bosqueville and have alot of friends that go to your school...I hope everyone is doing well...We will be keeping yall in our prayers!
Posted by: Keri Location: Stephenville, TX on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:48 AM

I am a Penelope Alum and I just want the school to know that everybody is in my thoughts and prayers! Hope everyone involved has a quick recovery! GO WOLVERINES!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Cranfills Gap on Sep 7, 2008 at 02:07 AM

Cranfills Gap ISD is thinking of you guys. Hope everyone heals up well.
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