I have been sidelined at every football game this season. I have not played a down of football in a game this year. This is all due to a small fracture in my ring finger that I injured during practice.

I injured on a play during practice where I rushed the quarterback and was blocked. my finger happened to get caught in another player’s jersey.

The fracture wasn’t very large, but my finger was rotated halfway sideways and wouldn’t move.

I stopped playing and after practice had it wrapped up. It wouldn’t move and I didn’t feel hopeful.

The results from the X-ray proved my fears.

I had a fractured finger and would be out for two weeks. This news was devastating to hear. I had been getting excited about Lee Vining and was hoping to be able to play in my first high school football game.

I had to sit on the sidelines and take pictures for the game. I was happy for our win, but unhappy with my inability to play alongside my teammates.

The next week I went to see the doctor again. This time I was more optimistic. My finger had stopped swelling so much and i could move it a little bit now.

The next X-ray came back with poor results. my finger hadn’t even started healing and I would be out for at least two more weeks. I now have to wait another week before playing is even a possibility.

I am going to Maricopa with the team, but I can’t play alongside my team.

I am sidelined.