Overview

• The video of the Sept. 19 JV play, recorded by the injured player’s mother, drew millions of views and national attention.
• The Michigan High School Athletic Association said Kalamazoo Central took strong, decisive action that exceeded its requirements, though details were not disclosed.
• Melrose Hensley, the accused player’s father, apologized, accepted the district’s discipline, and asked that his son’s education not be taken away.
• Teammate Rhys Biske called the move illegal and said it was a misguided celebration without intent to injure, urging against coach firings or calls for jail time.
• The injured player has been released from the hospital and visited teammates in a wheelchair Friday, as community supporters organized prayers, and reports note inconsistent use of his surname across outlets.