EMMETT, Idaho — Jax Banuelos, the heart and soul of the Emmett High School football team , is facing one of his toughest challenges yet. The quarterback who's known for his skill on the field and his spirit in the community is now navigating a different path after sustaining a serious injury.

A few weeks ago, at a football camp, Banuelos suffered multiple breaks and tears in his right leg that required immediate medical attention.

"You work really hard all year 'round and you're like really ready and excited to prove something and then it just kind of gets taken away from you," Banuelos said.

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"I've been doing this for 25 years,

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