Nearly five months have passed since the tragic loss of Central High quarterback Sebastian Rivera. The prep football season, the holidays have all come and gone. Time may heal wounds, but for Martin Rivera dealing with the passing of his son is still very much a work in progress.
Central quarterback Sebastian Rivera remained in critical condition in a Bayonet Point hospital Friday night, but his presence was felt at both football games held in Hernando County.
The Central Bears got back to business on Wednesday. But it couldn’t possibly be business as usual. Their season, their lives have been irrevocably changed following a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning that left starting quarterback Sebastian Rivera, 16, in critical condition.
The role of starting quarterback has proved a tenuous position at Central High the past few years. Injuries have often prevented the Bears from achieving any kind of stability.
"Last year, we struggled offensively," said Central head coach Chris Sands, whose team went 2-8 last year, his first at the helm. "We couldn't find that guy under center who could throw and run."
Enter Sebastian Rivera this spring. Or more accurately, re-enter, as the team's new starting signal caller.
