Myah Epps, a standout basketball player from Fort Wayne, Indiana, saw her high school career cut short by a violent car crash just two months ago, an incident that occurred immediately after she completed her high school basketball season.
A Sudden Turn
The impact left her with no recollection of the collision, but the first thing she remembers is waking up in the hospital with her family gathered around her bedside.
Her father, Lonnie Epps, raced to the scene within minutes, his presence a steady anchor as she navigated the confusing aftermath of surgery and pain.
Medical professionals diagnosed her with post‑traumatic stress disorder and required a regimen of physical therapy to rebuild strength and confidence in her body.
Despite the setbacks, Epps has been spending hours on the court, refining layups and footwork, while clinging to the dream of earning a scholarship at the University of Louisville.
The ordeal has reshaped her outlook, teaching her that time with loved ones is precious and that resilience can be found in the smallest of daily victories.