DALTON, Ga. — Christian Heritage won a hard-fought GHSA Region 7-A Division I game over Gordon Lee on Friday night, but few were celebrating in the moments after the Lions’ 35-20 win.
Christian Heritage junior Sam Bishop was injured late in the game, appearing to be unconscious after taking a hard hit, and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital.
Though there was not an official announcement on his condition after the team and fans gathered on the field for a prayer, it was confirmed Bishop had movement in his extremities.
The Lions (4-1, 2-0) came out firing on all cylinders behind senior quarterback Carter Triplett, who led the team to three quick touchdown drives for a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. Triplett continued his recent torrid play with 235 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-18 passing while adding 92 yards and three scores rushing.
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