Miles College has issued a statement regarding the hospitalization of three members of its football team. The incident, which ABC 33/40 first told you about Thursday, occurred at practice Wednesday.
According to the statement, the team was going through a light conditioning workout "without padding or equipment" when three student/athletes required medical attention.
Three players were transported to a local hospital suffering from heat exhaustion. Two of the players were released and the third is still in the hospital and, according to the release, is listed in critical condition.
"The Miles
College family solicits your prayers in support of the recovery of our
student-athlete and his family," said Miles College Athletic Director, Phillip Wallace, Jr.
