Benefits to help McLouth football player whose leg was amputated

A benefit for a McLouth High School football player who had his left leg amputated after an on-field injury is scheduled for Nov. 13.

A variety of events will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Stan Braksick Sports Complex in McLouth.

A children’s carnival will run all day, with bingo running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament starting at 1 p.m. along with many other activities scheduled throughout the day.

A golf tournament is also scheduled for Sunday at Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Topeka. Team registration is available online.

All proceeds will help Roberts and his guardians, Jerrad and Lisa Humerickhouse, with medical expenses and to provide Roberts with an athletic prosthetic.