A 17‑year‑old high school quarterback from Alma Center, Wisconsin, Adam Massman, died on Tuesday after suffering a severe injury during a football game. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, prompting an outpouring of grief across the community.
A Community Mourns
Massman had been a cornerstone of the Alma Center Lincoln High School football team, earning recognition for his dual‑sport prowess. In the 2025 season he amassed 858 passing yards and 10 touchdowns through the air, while adding 280 rushing yards and three scores on the ground, totaling 1,138 yards of total offense in just six games.
Beyond football, he excelled in basketball and baseball, and his academic dedication was reflected in his selection to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s 2025 Boys Basketball Academic All‑State list, underscoring a balance of athletics and scholarship.
The tragedy has left a void in the hearts of teammates, classmates and friends. A tribute erected at Lincoln High School features painted letters that read “LLA” for “Long Live Adam,” alongside photographs of the Massman family’s cattle operation and the tire tracks left by Adam’s truck, serving as a vivid reminder of his presence.
Megan Steussel, a close friend of Massman, used the moment to urge families to express love and appreciation to their children and friends while they still can, a sentiment echoed by many who gathered to remember the young athlete.
Massman’s family is deeply rooted in Alma Center and Jackson County; his mother works as an elementary school counselor, and several relatives are employed within the local school district, reinforcing the close‑knit ties that bound the community.