Tragedy Rocks Viking Nation

[vctransplant]

Prayers are needed for all of our football Vikings, especially for one in particular. While on his way to the JV football game yesterday evening at Wellston, our JV fullbacks father lost his life in car accident. The young man had no idea this had happened and was a work horse the entire game. He assisted his brothers to a 14-6 win, which is the first win this season for the high school program. Unfortunately, the celebration was short lived as he and his sister was notified right after the game. Every one in attendance was rocked with emotion as we all felt these young people's pain. His brothers rallied behind him, said a prayer, and shed many tears with him. Please keep this young man, his family, and his brothers on his team in your thoughts and prayers.

Also, to Coach Phillips, his coaching staff, trainer, and most importantly The Wellston Rockets Football Players, THANK you for the beautiful show of support. It was very humbling to see all of you come across the field as one unit, rally around our kids, and offer your condolences. Although we are rivals on the field we are brothers in the game. Very Very Classy!!

Some times we all get caught up in fandom, and competition, but we all need to remember that these are kids playing a game. The game that we all love, but simply a game. It is time like this that we all are humbled into understanding the only game that matters is the one we all play called life.

Viking Nation loves you Ethan, and you and your family are in our prayers!

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

to ethan and his family. prayers to you from the bait cave buddy. sometimes life throws you curveballs you'll never understand,things like this seldom have explanations , but live life for Christ and one day we'll know. it sounds like you have a great support system there. i'll be in prayer for you, your family, team n community. I'm very, very sorry to hear of your loss. lord I pray that you'll put a hedge of protection around ethan and his family and team. and give them strength and wisdom is this time of need.

[ViKiNgEttE]

Prayers for the family

[noreply66]

Prayers from Hocking County

[ohbuckeye2]

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the family, friends and the Viking Nation on such a tragic loss.

[surfsider]

That is just sad, tragic news. Prayers from Belmont Co.
A lot of class for Wellston's players and coaches to do what they did, too.

Tough news. To lose a Dad at such a young age.

[Eaglepapaw]

Prayers to the young man,his sister and his family and the Vinton County team and community.May God Bless and comfort you all

[Softball 7]

My prayers go out to family. May GOD Bless. Victory in JESUS

[Pol pot]

Prayers for the family, Coach Phillips is a first class guy as is his assistants. The VC community is full of great and supportive people. Prayers to all involved

[Pol pot]

Prayers for the family, Coach Phillips is a first class guy as is his assistants. The VC community is full of great and supportive people. Prayers to all involved

[timbo52]

Prayers from the Ironton Nation

[Cap'n Scoop]

Very sad. Prayers to the family and all others involved.

[doubleplay643]

Thoughts and prayers to family and to the VC community very tragic event.

[1987chieftains]

thought and prayers from my house.

[C-Bolt]

I lost my dad right after high school and that was rough,can't imagine how this would feel,hang in there buddy, time will make things a little better

[pmow3]

Very sorry to hear... Hope things can work out for the family...

[BigBlueNation]

Thoughts and prayers go out to this youngman and his family.

[noles_fan]

Prayers for this young man and his family!! What a great show of sportsmanship on the part of Wellston.

[grndma1]

Ethan, I'm so sorry to hear of you loss. I too lost my Dad at a young age. It's hard and will always hurt but always keep the happy memories of him in your heart and you will always feel his love. Prayers to you and your family.

[spartans_fan]

Very sorry to hear this young family hast to deal with this. Prayers from Spartan country. I am sure the viking nation will support this young man and family.

Go Ethan.