Football player critically injured during game at Antioch High School: fire, school officials

ANTIOCH, Ill. (WLS) -- A north suburban high school football player was critically injured during a game on Friday night, officials said.

Antioch High School hosted the game against Schaumburg High School that evening.

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The Antioch Fire Department said its medic crew was called onto the field to treat an injured player, who Community High School District 117 said attends Schaumburg, around 9 p.m.

Due to the severity of the injury, the fire department crew and training staff members from both schools asked for additional help and a ground transport.

An ambulance crew transported the player to Condell Medical Center, where they were admitted in critical condition and taken for an immediate CT scan.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information.