10 Days After Hurricane, Football Offers a Welcome Escape

Mosley High football players hold their hands to their heart during the the national anthem, before the start of their football game against Pensacola, in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla.,, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herber

PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Castor Gay knew his life had changed the moment he watched his back fence disappear into the howling wind and water started pouring from his ceiling.

Castor Gay, who plays center for the Mosley High football team, cleans debris from his heavily damaged home, in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Lynn Haven, Fla., Oct. 19, 2018. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert