At 4:22 p.m., the Lincoln Parish School Board communications department sent out the following statement:
“Ruston High School and the Lincoln Parish School Board continue to pray for Lux Smith, a student athlete who sustained a heat injury while participating in football activities this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lux and his family. We ask that the community keep him and his family in their thoughts while respecting their privacy.
“The safety of our students is always our highest priority, and we are following the heat safety guidelines and recommendations of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
“We have remained in touch with Lux’s family, and we are thankful for the concern and support shown for his well-being by the entire community and region.”
