A Lawrence County high school stadium was packed with people last night as the New Castle community came to pray for the recovery of Laurel football player Hayden Hamilton. Hamilton suffered a severe spinal injury during the season opener Friday night and already he’s undergone several surgeries. The sophomore linebacker was hit in the head by another player’s leg. He underwent two surgeries to stabilize two vertebrae in his neck. Hamilton is recovering at Children’s Hospital. He’s been able to move his hands and legs. His teammates, friends, classmates, neighbors and even strangers are showing their support for him and his family. The Laurel football team also participated in Sunday night’s vigil, along with players and coaches from other teams in the area, some from as far south as Allegheny County.