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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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