An Afton teenager is recovering in an Idaho hospital after suffering a serious injury when he was kicked in the head during a soccer game in Jackson.
Ethan Nelson, a Star Valley High School varsity soccer player, was taken to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, after being kicked in the head during a game Thursday.
Reports Friday from a “GoFundMe” page established for Nelson said he was awake and responsive.
According to reports, Nelson was playing as the goalie in Star Valley’s game against Jackson. With seconds remaining in the first half, Nelson dove for the ball and was kicked in the head by another player.
Trainers for both teams provided medical assistance, as did doctors who were attending the game as spectators.
Nelson was driven to St. John’s Health in Jackson before being flown to the Idaho facility.
