Ethan Pritchard, a freshman football player from Sanford, returned to the field at Florida State University just two days after being released from inpatient care, marking a significant milestone in his recovery journey.

Pritchard was honored in front of fans and teammates at Doak Campbell Stadium for his remarkable recovery after being shot in the head in August in a case of mistaken identity, according to police.

The announcement of Pritchard's return was met with applause from both the home and away crowds, celebrating not a touchdown or a big play, but his fight to live.

When asked about the support he received, Pritchard said, "It's a feeling I can't explain, man, it's a great feeling."

Since the incident, Pritchard has emerged from a medically induced coma, had a breathing tube r

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