Sussex Tech Athlete Returns to Field After Back Injury

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Athlete of the Week – Isaiah “Zay” Jones

By Rachel Swick Mavity

Isaiah “Zay” Jones, a senior at Sussex Tech, has returned to the football field after recovering from a painful back injury. Jones, who also competes in track and field, suffered a compression fracture in his back last spring.

“If I stood for too long, my back would hurt,” Jones said, describing the injury that sidelined him for several months.

To aid his recovery, Jones turned to Aquacare Athletics,

Jones recently returned to play under the Friday night lights at Sussex Tech. He was all smiles after the Ravens win during which he ran the ball 20 times for 111 yards!

While primarily studying criminal justice, he is now also considering a career in healthcare following his experience with Aquacare.

 

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