Yesterday afternoon, the Belmont Abbey men's lacrosse team played their second conference game against Lees-McRae. Belmont Abbey came out strong and was leading by five at the half. The Crusaders dominated 15 to 6 by the end of the game.
In the third quarter, different Belmont Abbey players were getting on the field. One player, Charlie Kemp, took the field as an attacker. From behind cage, Kemp drove to goal, but falling hard to the ground and landing on his bad knee. Screaming in pain, Charlie remained on the ground as the trainers took the field. The game was put on delay until the injury was taken care of. An ambulance was called and his leg was immobilized. Being injured can be very traumatic and emotional for athletes. Injuries can be career enders. Even if an athlete get injured and recovers, the injured muscle, joint, or bone will never be exactly the same again. Leaving athletes prone to further injuries. This was Kemp's fourth knee injury and was able to display great mental toughness and positivity despite the disappointment and pain of the new injury. Kemp has shown to the crowd true intrinsic motivation because of his will to do anything to play the sport he loves.
Unfortunately, the ambulance took 45 minutes to arrive at site. Ambulances should always be active and ready at any contact sport site because of situations like Kemp's. If it were a more serious, life threatening injury, the result may not have turned out the same due to the ambulances late response time.
More Belmont Abbey action to come. - #5
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