Twenty-three days after the crash, Cleighton Strickland’s family still stands beside him — watching, hoping, praying for any sign he’s fighting his way back.

 A blink, a twitch, the smallest movement would mean everything. Once a fearless high-school pitcher, he never backed down from pressure — and he isn’t backing down now.

Though neuro storms and sedation slow his progress, his strength hasn’t faded. His parents, brother, girlfriend, and loved ones form an unbreakable circle of faith.   “Pray for a spark… pray for the lion in his lungs to roar again,” his mother pleads. And we all stand with him — believing in the miracle ahead.