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Girls' soccer concussions: 'No. 1' concern for some, scary numbers all around

November 2, 2017 at 5:19AM
Eagan High School defender Lauryn Roszak (18) and Wayzata High School forward Samantha Dietrick (9) both went up to head the ball in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Game action from a Class 2A girls' soccer semifinal game between Eagan High School and Wayzata High School Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Some believe heading the ball can lead to head injuries, as can “50/50 balls.” Both of those things occurred here Tuesday, when Eagan defender Lauryn Roszak (18) and Wayzata forward Samantha Dietrick (9) both went for this ball in their state tournament semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Star Tribune photo by ANTHONY SOUFFLÉ, anthony.souffle@startribune.com) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Coaches from 52 Twin Cities girls' soccer programs responded to a Star Tribune survey regarding head injuries.

14

Teams had multiple players who suffered a concussion this season.

111

Total concussions reported during the past two seasons — more than two per team.

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