Referee Collapses During Girls Basketball Game in Plymouth, Indiana; Receives Lifesaving Care
A referee collapsed during a girls basketball game between Plymouth and Marian in Plymouth, Indiana, and is recovering after receiving immediate lifesaving care from first responders, including the use of an AED.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, November 11, 2026 — A referee officiating a girls basketball game in Plymouth, Indiana, collapsed during the match. The incident occurred during a game between the Plymouth High School and Marian High School teams.
The referee, whose name has not been publicly released, received immediate lifesaving care at the scene. First responders were quickly on hand to provide assistance.
Crucially, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was utilized as part of the emergency response. AEDs are portable electronic devices that can help restart a heart that has stopped beating.
Following the intervention from first responders, the referee is reportedly recovering. The exact timeline of events leading up to the collapse and the full extent of the referee’s condition were not immediately available.
The game was between the girls’ basketball teams of Plymouth and Marian, taking place in Plymouth, Indiana. Further details regarding the specific date of the game and the identities of the first responder units involved have not been provided.
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