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Northside-WR star returns to school 2 days after being shot

3:37 pm September 6, 2012, by AJC

Northside-Warner Robins star defensive end Austin Roberts, who was shot in the side at a Sunday gathering, was back in school Tuesday and has been cleared to resume practicing next week.
According to Northside coach Keith Kinsler, the bullet hit Roberts in the side and went out the other side without hitting any major organs.
Roberts will not play tonight against Veterans, but Kinsler expects him to be on the sidelines cheering on his teammates.
“He feels very blessed,” said Kinsler in a Thursday phone interview. “His biggest concern was letting his teammates down.”
Kinsler said he addressed the situation with Roberts and the team.
“We’re always reminding our kids to make good decisions and to be aware of their surroundings,” said Kinsler.
Kinsler said Roberts was not involved in the confrontation.
Pernell Hill and Cassius Miller will play in Roberts’ defensive end spot.By

By David Purdum / For the AJC

Northside-Warner Robins star defensive end Austin Roberts, who was shot in the side at a Sunday gathering, was back in school Tuesday and has been cleared to resume practicing next week.

According to Northside coach Kevin Kinsler, the bullet hit Roberts in the side and exited without causing any major injury.

The Eagles host Veterans tonight. Roberts will not play, but Kinsler expects him to be on the sidelines cheering on his teammates.

“He feels very blessed,” said Kinsler in a Thursday phone interview. “His biggest concern was letting his teammates down.”

Kinsler said he addressed the situation with Roberts and the team and reminded them to make good decisions and be aware of their surroundings.

Kinsler said Roberts was not involved in the confrontation at the gathering that results in shots being fired.

Pernell Hill and Cassius Miller will play in Roberts’ defensive end spot.

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sportsnut

September 6th, 2012
3:45 pm

I am glad to hear that he will be O.K. I hope everything goes well for him in his recovery. The coach gave them good advice about being aware of their surroundings as we never know what lies around the next corner. Austin has every reason to feel blessed. I’m sure he has the thoughts and prayers from the entire football community that is the state of Georgia.

Canden74

September 6th, 2012
5:44 pm

sportsnut……Well stated. :-)

t alan

September 6th, 2012
7:48 pm

great kid, god truly blessed him.

nsuranceman

September 7th, 2012
2:27 pm

i hope everything works out for the best for this young man…i just moved to warner robins last year and i had a chance to see him play and he is a great football player….i hope this young folks understand that life is to short and the choices and decisions they are making are not the best…stay focus Austin and choose wisely the type of people you are hanging around..you are going places and if you work hard in a few years we could be seeing you on Sundays…