Kasson Mantorville Graduate Suffers Brain Bleed Following Head-to-Head Collision in College Football Game
Mayville, ND (KROC-AM News)- A graduate of Kasson-Mantorville suffered a brain injury during a college football game in North Dakota.
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Matt Donovan graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 2022. He was a two-time All-District, one-time All Area First-Team, two-time Captain during his four year career with the KoMet football team. He also led the KoMets to the Prep Bowl as the team’s Quarterback.
Donovan went to Bemidji State to redshirt for the Beaver football team after graduating high school. He then transferred to Minot State before landing at Mayville State, which is located between Grand Forks and Fargo North Dakota.
Former Kasson-Mantorville Quarterback Suffers Brain Injury in Head-to-Head Collision During College Football Game in North Dakota
A GoFundMe, launched by his older sister, says Donovan was involved in a head-to-head collision during a recent game.
He collapsed after the hit and was flown to a hospital in Fargo after it was discovered he suffered a brain bleed following the collision, the fundraiser says.
Donovan underwent a surgery to treat the bleed and is now recovering in the Intensive Care Unit, according to the GoFundMe.
“Our family is staying close by as we take things one moment at a time during this incredibly difficult and uncertain season,” his older sister wrote.
GoFundMe Fundraiser
Funds raised will go to help cover costs associated with Donovan’s recovery along with lodging and food for his family.
“KoMet Nation, please wrap 2022 K-M grad Matt Donovan in your prayers. Matt suffered a severe brain bleed during a college football game, was airlifted to Fargo, and underwent a craniotomy. He’s now recovering in the ICU,” a post on Kasson-Mantorville Football Facebook page says.
As of Monday morning the GoFundMe has raised over $56,000. A link to the fundraiser is available here.
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