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Huntley Project football player breaks leg in season's final game; decides to amputate

Posted: Nov 1, 2012 9:56 AM by Scott Breen - Q2 Sports
Updated: Nov 1, 2012 3:34 PM

BILLINGS - It's one thing to get hurt playing the sport you love. But how about being dealt the blow of a life-changing injury?

A week ago Friday Koni Dole was playing in Huntley Project's final game of the season. After assisting on a defensive play in the fourth quarter, Dole's lower-right leg was snapped in half. Doctors performed six surgeries, but Dole developed an infection and made the decision himself to amputate.

Doctors amputated on Tuesday.

Dole is still in the hospital and says his goal is a Friday release so he can watch his strength coach, Adam Husk, help assist in Rocky Mountain College's game against Carroll Saturday.

No official fund-raising effort has been set up but those interested can call Huntley Project High School.

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