BOISE, Idaho — A Dietrich High School freshman remains hospitalized in Boise after suffering a significant spinal cord injury during a football game last Friday. He and his parents are taking it one day at a time.

"Yesterday was a really good day; he was up, smiling, and laughing," said Denise Hanson, Bryce Hanson's mother.

Bryce Hanson's parents talk about their son's condition and recovery Dietrich football player remains hospitalized; family grateful for the support they've received

In a game against their community rival, Richfield, Bryce went in for a routine tackle. That's when every football family's worst nightmare occurred.

"A blocker hit him, pushed him to the side, and knocked him into his own teammate, causing him to hit his head on his teammate's hip. This collapsed his

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