WITH VIDEO: Spotlight falls on Madison teen during wrestling match
Michael McComish, a Madison High School senior, received stitches after the accident that happened about 50 seconds into his match with an opponent from Chamberlain High School.
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — A South Dakota high school wrestler had his moment in the spotlight cut short when the lighting fixture crashed down on him during a match.
Michael McComish, a Madison High School senior, received stitches after the accident that happened about 50 seconds into his match with an opponent from Chamberlain High School.
Madison High School athletic director Bud Postma said it was a scary moment for everyone gathered in the Madison Middle School gym, where the tournament took place.
"We are thankful to report that the student/athlete injured is recovering and is in school today," Postma said Monday in a statement.
One of the trademarks of the triangular tournament nicknamed "Madison Square Garden" is an overhead light fixture that spotlights the featured match. The fixture is about the size of a large truck tire.
A video posted on YouTube shows the wrestlers had been sparring for just under a minute when McComish got into the referee's position with his hands and knees on the middle of the mat. Just before the Chamberlain wrestler prepared to take the top position, the circular light fixture crashed down on McComish.
The referee and the Chamberlain wrestler quickly lifted the fixture, allowing McComish to walk over to the side for medical attention.
A telephone listing for McComish could not be found, and an attempt to reach the student through the social media site Twitter was unsuccessful.
Madison won its matches against both Harrisburg and Chamberlain during the tournament.
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