Player helped off court by EMTs after collision during tournament game

By Larry Mahoney and Matt Junker, Bangor Daily News Staff

BANGOR — A Mattanawcook Academy player suffered a medical incident after a collision during the Lynx’s Class C North semifinal against Dexter.

The player dove for a loose ball and collided with a Dexter player. She appeared to have convulsions and was down on the court for about 20 minutes. 

She was attended to by several individuals including EMTs. 

After 20 minutes, she was helped to her feet and placed in a medical chair and wheeled out of the Cross Insurance Center by EMTs for further evaluation. She appeared to be alert.

A Bangor firefighter confirmed an ambulance was sent to the Cross Insurance Center, but could not share additional details.

Bangor High School Principal Paul Butler was on site Feb. 20 for the Maine Principals’ Association, which runs the tournament. He said the player “appeared to strike her head on the floor” and seemed to experience a period of semi-consciousness. 

Butler called the incident “very scary” and said that type of situation doesn’t happen often. He noted that there was a “quick response” from athletic trainers and medical personnel, and said there were good signs the player would be OK. 

Mattanawcook Athletic Director Jeremy Weatherbee provided the Bangor Daily News with an update on the player’s condition.

“She’s in good spirits and doing better,” Weatherbee said. 

BDN reporter Marie Weidmayer contributed to this report.