(Pharr, Texas)-Mitch Reinitz, a longtime TASO official wears a padded helmet during the Edinburg Vela and PSJA North game after taking a tackling hit and sustaining a concussion a few weeks ago during a high school football game. “It was during the Hanna vs Mercedes, Week One. I knew as soon as I got hit it was bad. I had to be helped off the field by fellow officials after trainers looked me over,” says Reinitz. He also added, “Doctor told me to stay off for a week but cleared me and I took the necessary steps to avoid a 2nd hit.”

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