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Vigil lights up the night for Atlantic teen

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October 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic) Friends and family of injured Atlantic Trojan football player Steele McLaren came out for a vigil Tuesday night on the field at the Trojan Bowl, and arranged themselves to display his number in lights. Cameras, glow sticks and other devices were held high above those standing on the FieldTurf and were captured by a drone.

Drone photo by Jay Robinson

The 17-year-old Steele, who is a senior this year, fell off the back of a pickup truck Sunday afternoon and hit his head. He is in a Nebraska hospital in critical condition, with swelling of the brain. The event that was held Tuesday night was organized by Mallory Kirchhoff, with drone help from Jay Robinson.