Michigan high school football player injured in vicious body slam returns to team in wheelchair

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Colton Mims, the Michigan high school football player who was the victim of a body slam that fractured his spine, visited with his teammates before their game on Friday.

Mims, 15, who plays for Lakeshore High School, was in a wheelchair during his visit. Courtney Mims, Colton’s mom, said Colton is dealing with two "slight fractures" in his spine in an interview with a local Michigan TV station. 

Courtney shared the moment on Facebook.

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A Michigan high school JV football player pancaked his opponent. (Facebook/Courtney Mills)

"The first time taking the field since!!!!" Courtney Mims wrote. "That’s my BIG BABY! He’s an angel. His teammates are THE BEST EXAMPLE OF YOUNG MEN I’ve seen in a long time." 

Colton was injured when a Kalamazoo Central High School football player jumped on top of him at the conclusion of a play last Thursday.

The Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) took action against the player over the disturbing play.

MICHIGAN HS TOOK 'STRONG AND DECISIVE ACTION' AGAINST PLAYER OVER DISTURBING PLAY, ATHLETICS ORG SAYS

The incident took place between Kalamazoo Central High School and Lakeshore High School. (Getty Images)

"Our staff has been speaking with both schools since Friday. Kalamazoo Central has taken this matter very seriously, and they have taken strong and decisive action," the MHSAA told Fox News Digital. 

"Due to student privacy laws, we cannot disclose the specific accountability actions, but they have exceeded what MHSAA regulations would otherwise require in cases of dangerous and unsportsmanlike behavior.

"Our schools can provide additional