Young athletes warned of concussion dangers

Fall sports are set to begin at high schools throughout the county, and coaches, parents and athletes are being briefed on the impacts of a state law aimed at limiting the dangers of concussions.

Colfax Athletic Director Shawna Kneale advised parents and athletes about the law at the annual fall sports kickoff meeting Tuesday night in the high school auditorium.

School officials throughout the state are preparing for another year under the Zackery Lystedt Law, which was passed by the legislature in the 2009 session.

The law mandates players pulled from a game because of a concussion cannot re-...