Anomalies - Looking forward to November 30, 2021, it should be a great day at Carter Morrison Memorial Bank .
He was 16 days early and earned a spot on the DeForest basketball team in his sophomore year. However, that morning, Morrison has an accident with a carpenter in a carpentry room.
Four fingers had to be amputated.
"I was in shock all day," Morrison said. "I couldn't believe it was true."
Jacob Hoyer, Morrison's best friend and fellow soccer teammate, couldn't believe what happened that day. He said the high school has containment and safety protocols where no one can leave the classroom. I met Morrison through text messages from other students.
"It was crazy because I was talking to my boyfriend in English," Hoare said. "We were all shocked, we didn't know if it was one finger or four fingers. We heard 'cracked hands', and there was blood everywhere.
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Morrison's basketball career was put on hold for about two and a half months, but he was heavily involved in the program and rarely played when he returned.
"Coach Craig Weisbrod and the basketball family have really supported him and made sure he stays involved, which I think is a big deal," DeForest coach Aaron Mack said. "I think the community needs to step up to show support for these kids."
Carter's father, Jared Morrison, said members of the basketball team came to his house with a signed team basketball and a gift bag when he saw his son holding his hand for the first time.
"He really stepped it up that day," Jared Morrison said. "It was perfect timing."
Carter's mother, Nicole Morrison, said the primary goal of physical therapy was to have her son fully recovered in time to play baseball.
"Carter has always been a great athlete," he said. "It comes naturally to him. He's been seeing her since he was 8 years old."
DeForest junior Carter Morrison was involved in an accident at a carpentry shop on Nov. 30 that amputated four of his fingers. This season, Morrison overcame doubts and other obstacles to break the 24-year-old record for most steals in a game.
His confidence grew along with the strength of his left arm. He said he almost gave up the entire game because he didn't realize the severity of the injury at first.
"When I saw him, I thought, 'Well, things could have been worse because I still had a lot of height and I could have worked from there, and I'm doing it,'" Carter Morrison said. "Be good."
Hoyer was injured early on as Carter Morrison regained his athletic confidence.
"He was more sensitive about what happened to him," Hoare said. "Me and two other guys had a summer league and my dad was coaching. It wasn't that hard. We needed other players, and Carter didn't play (baseball in the spring), but I said, 'Hey, let's try to get back into the sport.' "You are not finished." You may continue
Hoyer noticed that his friend was not holding his left hand.
"While I was standing next to him, his hand was cut under his arm so that his cut hand was not visible and no one could see it," Hoare said. "It was very doubtful that people would talk about it. But now it's 'I don't care, it happened, I'm fine now'."
Carter Morrison didn't hesitate to join the football team. When Mack called Morrison's family, he said he didn't know how to approach the season with Morrison.
Mack wanted to get Morrison involved as much as possible because he was handling the ball before the injury. Morrison started as a wide receiver.
However, when the seniors moved him up the depth chart and managed just two catches for 30 yards in three games, Mack Morrison was promoted to a full-time defensive role.
"He texted me and said, Carter, we want you on the field a lot. We know you can make a big impact on the team, so we need your skills. We need to use you more," Carter-Morrison said. , "I'd love to. Coach, I'll do whatever you want. I'll play whatever you want.
It was a time when Morrison resumed the sport he loved and showed confidence in his abilities.
"I think the most important thing is not to let circumstances stop you from achieving success," Mack said. "Our team did what he had to do in front of him as he recovered from his hand injury."
It's the change of season for Norwegians. They've had a four-game winning streak since the move and Morrison has been fantastic.
He had a program-high four interceptions, including a relegation, in Norska's 33-7 win at Monona Grove on Sept. 23. The previous record of three was set by Shane Lloyd in 1998.
"He had four fingers the whole time," Hoyer said. He said: Four. It was one of the best memories of my school.
"There are a lot of guys who use two hands who haven't caught four balls in their career, let alone one," Mack added. He has very strong hands. He still has a tight grip. . "
Morrison punted and returned the punt 90 yards the following week in a 42–41 rematch against Fort Atkinson.
"We noticed that he has the ability to play aggressively and protect the ball," Mack said. "Nothing really led to four interceptions. There were a lot of positives when he made that move and he handled the football well. He's very coachable. It gave him control and a natural ability to play."
Carter Morrison helped the Norwegians turn the tide of the season.
"Since (the accident), it's been incredible since I've been here, so I feel like I can do something," he said.
He certainly inspired those around him.
"We need to get kids who will overcome those challenges on the field and help them get their confidence back," Mack said. "He never complained.
"I think that's the biggest message he shows us. He doesn't tell us. He shows us how to overcome adversity.
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