Iowa high school student returns to football team after cancer battle

A health story from Texas, reported by KVUE Austin.

Health · Texas · October 15, 2026

From KVUE Austin

After battling bone cancer and months of treatment, an Iowa high schooler is back on the football field, taking on a new role as the kicker.

Reported by KVUE Austin, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at KVUE Austin →

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