Football player in stable condition following neck injury

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) — A Westwood High School football player who was injured following a game Friday night has undergone surgery and is in stable condition according to officials. Red Hawk football player, Mark “MJ” Mickens suffered a neck during the team’s win over Clover High School. Libby Roof, chief communications officer with Richland School District Two said the family is posting updates on his condition via Twitter @pausetive1. Head Coach Rodney Summers said, “Our team, Westwood High and our entire district continue to keep MJ and his family in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to support MJ and his family throughout his recovery process.”