Acts of bravery are being recognized following severe weather that struck during a high school soccer match Tuesday evening in Wayland.
According to social media posts from the Danville/New London boys soccer team, a tornado moved through the area during their match against WACO, causing damage in and around the community. Team officials said players and coaches quickly shifted their focus from the game to safety, helping guide spectators and others to shelter as the storm approached.
The team expressed appreciation to WACO staff members who assisted during the emergency, noting that cooperation between schools helped ensure everyone reached safety. Officials reported that no injuries occurred during the incident.
During the commotion, a Danville student-athlete went above and beyond to assist someone in danger. It was shared on social media that a WACO student with a broken leg was struggling to reach shelter when a Danville student stepped in. The student, identified as Ethan Jones, lifted the injured student onto his shoulder and carried him to safety as the tornado moved through the area.
Team leaders praised the actions of their athletes, calling them brave and commending their willingness to help others in the face of danger.
The incident comes as crews continue assessing damage in Wayland following the tornado that struck during the game. Authorities have emphasized that quick action by school staff, players, and community members helped prevent injuries during the sudden storm.