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Wilson Schools Take Action In Wake Of Cheerleading Accident

Posted 2006-08-03T20:58:12+00:00 - Updated 2003-11-06T08:21:00+00:00

Wilson school leaders are taking steps to prevent another tragedy.

Administrators have ordered cheerleading mats for outdoor games and practices.

On Thursday, 14-year-old Katherine Yount hit her head on a track at Fike High School during practice.

Yount is in a drug-induced coma to prevent brain swelling.

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