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Latest in football helmet technology comes to Battle Ground

Player’s head is scanned to make a personalized fit

By Meg Wochnick, Columbian staff writer
Published: September 23, 2022, 6:02am
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Battle Ground football players practice Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Battle Ground High School. Ex-NFL player Michael Roos purchased custom-made Axiom helmets, shown at left, for a number of Tigers to wear. The helmets are designed for each player's specific head and include impact sensing and other technology for better safety.
Battle Ground football players practice Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Battle Ground High School. Ex-NFL player Michael Roos purchased custom-made Axiom helmets, shown at left, for a number of Tigers to wear. The helmets are designed for each player's specific head and include impact sensing and other technology for better safety. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Never before has Cody Clarke taken so much pride and ownership of a piece of football equipment.

Not until this 2022 high school football season, at least.

He’s one of 10 Battle Ground High School football players wearing the latest in safety, science and technology when it comes to a football helmet.

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