Concussions not just a risk in contact sports
Crystal Lake native suffered many during high school, college playing career
CRYSTAL LAKE – Kelsey Schiel can’t play basketball anymore. Because she can’t play, she won’t watch. The game she loved is gone.
A sixth concussion finally ended Schiel’s high school career before she got to play her senior season at Crystal Lake South.
A seventh cut her comeback at McHenry County College short. Her mom won’t forget – can’t forget – that call.
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