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Bolingbrook QB, Illinois Recruit Aaron Bailey Injured

Bailey injured his knee in the first quarter of Friday's game against Lincoln-Way East.

Bolingbrook High School's star quarterback Aaron Bailey was injured during Friday night's game against Lincoln-Way East. 

Bailey led the Raiders to the team's first-ever state championship in 2011. 

He injured his right knee during the first quarter of the game and has not returned, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He is scheduled for an MRI this weekend. 

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Bailey was on the sidelines of the game, icing his knee, with crutches next to him. He seemed "upbeat," according to Jeff Graveline, Patch sports reporter. 

"Everything happens for a reason, Bailey said. "I'm just going to trust in God and come back better."

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