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Scottsdale student overcomes brain injury from playing football to coach team

Notre Dame Prep Academy running back Clayton Liebman had an adult hand-sized piece of his skull removed after he suffered a subdural hematoma during a foot game last year. The blue portion on the model is the portion of his skull was removed. Also, he is sporting a bracelet his teammates made for him that says, “Clayton Strong,”

(J Graber/Independent Newsmedia)

Notre Dame Prep Academy sophomore Clayton Liebman loves football.

He started playing flag football around the age of 5 and tackle football in the fifth grade.

And despite a recent injury that could have cost him everything, Clayton said he still loves the sport.

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