Shocking footage captures the exact moment a high school football player suffers a spine fracture after a brutal pancaking hit
A high school football game in Michigan took a shocking and frightening turn when 15-year-old Colton Mims suffered a severe injury after being crushed under the full weight of a much larger opposing player during a junior varsity match. The game, which was played between Lakeshore High School and Kalamazoo Central High School, quickly became the center of attention after the brutal “pancake” tackle was caught on video and circulated widely online. The incident left Colton and his family in a state of disbelief and concern, as well as the entire local community rallying around the injured teen.
The footage shows the larger Lakeshore player tackling Colton with intense force and then landing on him twice, an action that stunned spectators and brought the crowd to gasps of horror. The severity of the hit immediately became apparent as Colton was carried off the field by teammates and medical personnel. His mother, Courtney Mims, who recorded the video herself, shared her emotional reaction with WSBT, stating, “As soon as it clicked that it was my son, I couldn’t be stopped. I had to go down there.” She described the experience as unlike anything she had ever felt before, explaining, “I’ve never been as upset or shaken up as I was over something for my son.”
Following the incident, Colton was rushed to the hospital, where doctors conducted thorough examinations and confirmed that he had suffered two fractures in his spine. These injuries have left him sidelined for the remainder of the football season, with his long-term playing future uncertain. Colton was prescribed muscle relaxers and is under close medical supervision as doctors continue to assess his recovery and the potential risks of returning to contact sports.
Courtney Mims expressed her heartbreak over the situation, emphasizing the importance of football to her son and many teenagers like him. “He’s out at least for this season. We don’t know if he’s going to be able to play again,” she said. “These boys are high school boys. They’re 15 years old. The game means a lot to them. It’s their whole life right now.” She called the dangerous nature of the tackle “unacceptable” and expressed fear over the potential consequences. “My kid could have been paralyzed easily. He can barely walk right now and I don’t know if he can ever play football again. It’s his whole life right now and it’s just sad,” Courtney told MLive.
The tackle was described by Courtney’s friend, Gretta Volkenstein, who was the first to share the video on social media, as a purposeful and impulsive act by the opposing player. Volkenstein told MLive, “It was so purposeful and impulsive by a kid, which is awful.” She called the incident a “split-second decision that can change somebody’s whole life.” Volkenstein urged for accountability and for teaching young athletes to handle situations responsibly, saying, “This is our time to say things that even when they are uncomfortable and teach the kids the right way to handle this and communicate. People have to be held accountable for their actions.”
The local community has shown overwhelming support for Colton since the incident. In a gesture of solidarity, Kalamazoo Central’s varsity football team dedicated their next day’s 26-7 victory to him. A Facebook post celebrating the win read simply, “The win was for Colton,” reflecting how deeply the incident had affected players and fans alike.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has confirmed it is aware of the incident and stated that it is being handled internally. “We are aware of the situation you’re describing. We’ve talked to both schools, and they are resolving this issue internally,” a spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Lakeshore school officials have remained tight-lipped on specifics, saying only, “We can’t share any information at this time, other than that we are working with the other school about this situation.”
Social media users have reacted strongly, with many expressing anger and demanding consequences for the player responsible. One commenter wrote, “The offending player should be suspended from school, prosecuted, and the coach or coaches should be permanently suspended for suggesting and encouraging such action.” Another user compared the tackle to a criminal attack, saying, “How could punishment for the pancaking player be unclear? That was a criminal attack that would even be punished in the NFL.”
As Colton embarks on what is expected to be a long and challenging recovery, his mother hopes the incident raises awareness about the dangers of unsafe and reckless plays in youth sports. She warns that even years down the line, any accident or slip could have lifelong, devastating consequences due to the severity of the spinal injuries he sustained. “Colton will likely need to get back X-rays and checkups for many years. Any kind of accident, even a slip and fall years from now, could result in lifelong paralysis,” Courtney cautioned.
Calls for justice and immediate action from the schools and law enforcement have continued to mount. One social media user wrote, “The school and the police need to take immediate action regarding the brute who purposely pancaked him.”
On Monday, it was announced that the player from Kalamazoo Central High School responsible for the tackle would face disciplinary action. Although the exact nature of the punishment has not been disclosed by either school district, Courtney Mims shared that the player will miss several games. This development marks a step toward accountability but also leaves open many questions about the broader implications for sports safety and player conduct in high school athletics.
Barron Trump might be suffering from same ‘genetic condition’ as Donald Trump
Barron Trump made quite the impression at his father’s presidential inauguration on January 20.
The youngest son of the president attended alongside his mother, Melania, and while people were always going to mention his height, several other things about Barron’s day caught the interest of both experts and fans on social media.
The then-18-year-old was praised for how he handled himself, even if some claimed to have noticed odd things about him. Not only did some accuse Barron of possibly using fake tan (like his father), but questions about the teenager’s hair also arose. Namely, is he already starting to go bald?
Barron Trump was barely seen in public for years prior to his father winning the 2024 Presidential Election. On election night, he appeared on stage beside Donald, his mother, Melania Trump, and other family members. With his father set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Inauguration Day, January 20, Barron was, of course, there to witness the historic day for his family.
Barron became a main character over the course of the day, with many following his every step. The youngster mingled with world leaders and former presidents, including Joe Biden, and spoke with Kamala Harris, who lost the election to his father. Online, many gave Barron specific praise for greeting Biden and Harris.
“I was very impressed by that gesture and from someone so young. To go across the aisle and shake their hands was a very classy and mature thing to do. Good for Barron,” one person wrote.
Barron Trump showed off “super-confidence” on Inauguration Day
Another added: “Such a good young man… That gesture just tells you everything. Well done, Melania.”
According to the Daily Mail, the video of Barron and Biden on TikTok had been viewed over half a million times within the first week. One person joked, “Looks like he said, ‘You’re done.’”
Speaking with the Daily Mail, body language expert and communications coach Judi James has another theory. She explained that Barron “very confidently” and “charmingly” bent to shake hands with Biden.
“And although Biden’s face seems to fall as though Barron has passed on some kind of sinister threat or message, the truth was less dramatic as Barron seemed to be leaning to greet Kamala and Biden’s face was registering the fact that he’d finished his greeting ritual with Trump’s son,” James said.
She added that Barron’s humor and so-labeled “super-confidence” have led people to misread what Donald’s son really could’ve said to Biden.
“When he was introduced by his father, he stood like a rock star acknowledging the cheers and chants of his name and even cupped his ear to increase them. Which is probably why people might assume (wrongly I’d say) that he’s possibly making barbed comments on his way out here,” James continued.
Moreover, James explained that Barron was “working as a sweeper” during the Inauguration, a role he frequently takes on when appearing with his father at any event.
“Becoming a force to be reckoned with”
“This means he tends to arrive and leave behind his parents, but instead of just walking off behind them as he did when he was younger, he spends time shaking hands and offering gracious-looking words,” James continued, concluding by saying that “defines” Barron’s presence and status without having to compete with his father.
“He lets everyone know that he is becoming a force to be reckoned with in his own right and because of his height and the increase in his confidence signals, it gives him a rather princely air, presence-wise. Biden had been on the receiving end of a flame-thrower speech from Trump, where he had sat in a variety of poses including pained deflation and bravado smiling as his entire four years in office were scorched to ashes.”
It’s no secret that Barron is exceptionally tall, and people usually discuss his height whenever he appears at events. At the Inauguration, he was seen speaking with many people, but one detail regarding his appearance is said to have left people baffled. Express US wrote that Barron was sporting a new ‘healthy glow,’ with the Mirror even claiming Barron had a ‘bronze’ tan—just like his father.
When attending the church ceremony in St John’s Episcopal Church, Barron was seen with bronzed cheekbones and a sparkling forehead, which many compared to Donald. Donald Trump’s orange face has been reported on for years. His face was paler when the current president was younger because he didn’t wear bronzer. So why did Donald start wearing bronzer? Speaking with the Mirror, celebrity makeup artist Safia Cox claimed it could be related to his confidence levels.
“I think he uses some sort of fake tan or tinted moisturizer with a bronzer. I 100% do not think it’s sun beds as it would be a completely different tone,” Cox said.
Social media users claim Barron Trump could be going bald
“I think it’s some sort of fake tan or some sort of tinted moisturizer with bronzer, and he’s then used powder with it. It’s definitely some sort of cream product that he uses and has probably mattified it after because it’s so orange. You can see the rim around his face. If you look closely at his hairline, it’s very pale, and that’s not from sunbeds; he’s slapping some sort of cream product on.”
While many looked closely at how Barron handled himself around the Washington elite, even claiming he sported a fake tan, one other thing caught social media users’ eyes. Online, a buzz was created regarding Barron’s hair or, more specifically, the potential lack of it.
Speculation about his thinning hairline became quite a thing, and one photo, posted by the Mirror, received particular attention. Cameras and angles can play tricks on people, of course, but that didn’t stop people from gossiping online.
Hair loss expert Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu has offered a surprising opinion after analyzing recent photos of Barron Trump. In an interview with Longevita Hair Transplant, she shared her belief that the youngest Trump may be dealing with a rare and unexpected form of hair loss.
“I believe Barron is indeed suffering from hair loss—much like his own father,” Dr. Gizem explained, according to Irish Star. “His frontal hair is likely thinning due to androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss, which is primarily a genetic condition that can be inherited from either parent.”
”Female pattern hair loss”
But what makes Barron’s case unusual, according to Dr. Gizem, is the type of hair loss he seems to be exhibiting.
“Interestingly, it looks like both Donald and Barron have female pattern hair loss because their hair is thinning all over the scalp, and their hairlines haven’t exactly receded, which is typical of this type of hair loss,” she noted. “In contrast, male pattern hair loss begins with the recession of the hairline. However, as can be seen, both father and son have retained their frontal fringe while experiencing thinning at the top.”
The doctor also pointed out that stress could be playing a role in Barron’s condition. “Stress could be further contributing to Barron’s hair loss, given that he is still a teenager, albeit a very high profile one who has just been thrust into the spotlight as the son of the President,” she said.
People suffering from female pattern baldness often turn to treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections or newer options like polynucleotides. Dr. Gizem added that stress management could also help, though given the intense public scrutiny the Trump family faces, finding relief may not come easily for Barron.
Donald Trump ‘spent $ 160 000 on hair transplants,’ expert claims
According to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie, Donald Trump has likely undergone a hair transplant.
Speaking with the Daily Mail, Motykie claims that Donald has spent roughly $160,000 on hair transplants. According to the plastic surgeon, there are signs of hair surgeries, including hairline advancement and flap technique operation.
“I think that throughout the years we can see evidence of different types of [hair] surgeries,” Motykie said. “And then, I do think we have some older techniques too — like flap techniques, which he tries to cover with this strange parting and combing over.”
Dr Gary Linkov, a hair loss expert and plastic surgeon in New York City, also speculated that Trump had undergone five different hair transplants to restore his thinning line. Moreover, in an extended analysis on their website, the transplant facility The Treating Rooms in London states that it “seems unusual” for a man Donald Trump’s age to have that kind of hair he has without a transplant.
“While Donald has remained tight-lipped about ever having visited a hair transplant clinic for treatment, and is unlikely to make a confession any time soon, there is mounting evidence that he has had some work done,” the website states.
“A painful and invasive treatment”
“An image of Donald hit by a gust of wind that revealed his hairline showed a prominent incision line on his scalp, which many believe could be linked to previous hair loss procedures. Treatments that cause a scar could include a follicular unit transplant, or FUT, although the position of the scar in Donald’s case isn’t typical of this form of male hair loss treatment. “
“More likely, Donald could have resorted to a scalp reduction, which was a procedure typically performed during the 1980s to treat baldness, alopecia, or head burns. This treatment involves taking a section of skin from the scalp, so that skin containing healthy hair follicles can be stretched over the head. It is a painful and invasive treatment, with long recovery times.”
It continued: “Thankfully, hair loss treatments have moved on, and the kind that Donald might have undergone some years ago has since been replaced by those that are minimally invasive, less painful, and have much quicker recovery times.”
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