We knew it was bad. We’d already seen three Arizona starters go down with concussions this season, missing anywhere from two to eight matches. Then, the most devastating loss came this the weekend when Kendra Dahlke joined the group to push it to four known concussions.
Even then, we didn’t realize the full extent of the problem. Coach Dave Rubio revealed that the team has actually had five concussions this season, with defensive specialist Erin Williamson added to a list that includes Shardonee Hayes, Liz Shelton, Paige Whipple, and Dahlke.
Most of the players have missed just a few matches, usually a single weekend’s slate.