Former Orangeville Head Coach Scott Jones Suffers Major Heart Attack, Placed in Medically Induced Coma as Community Rallies With Support

On Facebook, dozens of heartfelt comments have surfaced, each reflecting the deep respect the Orangeville and NUIC football communities hold for Jones.

September 16, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 16, 2026

The Orangeville community was shaken this week after learning that former head football coach Scott Jones suffered a major heart attack and is currently in a medically induced coma.

While Jones remains in a medically induced coma, his community rallied around him and his family with prayers, donations, and a coordinated effort to provide meals during what is expected to be a long recovery journey.

The incident after Jones coached the NWI vs Carlson game. According to his family, Jones was still in the field helping with the middleweight game when he began to feel unwell.

Remembering the devastating loss of Coach Jesse to a heart attack just last week, Jones and his family decided to head to the hospital out of caution.

That decision likely saved his life. Within five minutes of arriving at the emergency department, Jones suffered a major heart attack and was rushed into surgery.

Doctors have since confirmed that no strokes occurred during the medical emergency.

To stabilize him, he was placed in a medically induced coma, and though his condition remains serious, his care team has expressed hope for recovery.

Social media posts filled with prayers highlighted the respect Scott earned over his years of service as a coach.

In addition, a was organized by Mandi Baker to help provide daily meals for Jones’s family.

Set up for two adults and three kids in Rock City, IL, the drop-off window is between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., and neighbors have ensured that every date is filled for the remainder of September.

Organizers also left explicit instructions for volunteers, noting: “The house at the end of the lane-watch what you put in your GPS for address, as it likes to try and take you anywhere else.”

Moreover, a fundraising campaign was also launched to help offset the financial burden associated with medical emergencies. As of now, $2,275 has been raised out of $5,000 goal from 17 donors.

On Facebook, dozens of heartfelt comments have surfaced, each reflecting the deep respect the Orangeville and NUIC football communities hold for Jones.

Kyle Kampmier, a graduate of MacMurray College, took to the NUIC Football and sent prayers to Scott and his family.

Community member Kellie Ashton Cullor wrote, “Prayers,” highlighting the sentiment felt by many.

Arlene Grozeinger added, “Sending healing vibes and prayers,” while Tom Smith posted a line for prayer emojis.

Others shared more personal words of encouragement. Mike Doyle, a graduate of the Oklahoma Sooners, commented,

Moreover, Nancy Jean-Paige Jogerst, a graduate of Cardinal Stritch University, ,

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