Photos: Mhiretab returns to basketball after November car crash

Mhiretab Tsegaye gets possession of the ball to start off his first game of basketball since a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye holds the ball on the court for the first 35 seconds in honor of his friend, Barry Grieve, who died in a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School. This was Tsegaye's first basketball game since recovering from the crash.

Mhiretab Tsegaye's teammates applaud as he holds the ball on the court for the first 35 seconds in honor of his friend, Barry Grieve, who died in a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School. This was Tsegaye's first basketball game since recovering from the crash.

Mhiretab Tsegaye dribbles down the court in his first game of basketball since a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye jumps for a rebound while playing in his first game of basketball since a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye's parents, right, watch him play his first game of basketball since recovering from a serious car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye walks into the locker room at halftime of his first basketball game since a serious car crash in November on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye huddles with his teammates before the second half of his first game of basketball since a serious November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye, right, talks with teammate Angelo Butler during warm-ups for his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye, warms up for his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye raises three fingers along with his teammates on the bench in anticipation of a three-point shot on the court during his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School. on Friday, Feb. 21.

Mhiretab Tsegaye jumps up to shoot the ball during his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye hears words of encouragement from his pastor in the crowd before the second half of his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye, right, plays defense during his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.

Mhiretab Tsegaye talks with head coach Jeff Halseth during warm-ups for his first game of basketball since a November car crash on Friday, Feb. 21, at Lincoln High School.