Homestead Star Myah Epps Injured in Crash, Back Surgery Successful

Myah Epps, the 5-foot-10 senior guard who signed with Louisville in November and guided the Homestead Spartans to three consecutive sectional championships, underwent back surgery Saturday at an Indianapolis hospital after a single-vehicle crash Friday morning left her with critical injuries while she was reportedly on her way to school.

Coach Rod Parker said Sunday that initial indications are the surgery went well and that Epps was able to begin recovery work that same day. Her medical team believes that, if all goes well in the days ahead, Epps could return to Fort Wayne in as soon as a week to continue her recovery closer to home.

The crash occurred Friday, March 13, in Fort Wayne. Epps was taken first to a local hospital before being airlifted to Indianapolis for treatment. On Saturday morning, Parker released a statement on behalf of the Epps family to counter what he described as misinformation spreading online: "Myah, an HHS athlete, was involved in a car accident and is currently in stable condition. Other information being shared is inaccurate. The family appreciates everyone's concern and continued prayers for Myah's quick recovery."

On March 15, the Homestead girls basketball program posted a follow-up update on X, quoting directly from the family: "According to family, Dr.'s reported that her back surgery went well. Continued prayers for Myah as she begins her recovery."

A GoFundMe established to support the family described the crash in starker terms, noting Epps "sustained critical injuries and has a long recovery ahead of her." The fundraiser listed its purpose as covering "extensive healthcare expenses, hotel stays, food, and necessities," and opened with the line: "By the Grace of God she is still with us." As of March 17, the campaign had received 452 donations totaling $51,215, surpassing its $50,000 goal.

Epps, 18, was one of Fort Wayne's most decorated players heading into the postseason. She averaged 14 points on 52% shooting this season, along with 4.1 assists, 2.3 steals and 4 blocks across 26 games. Over her career she accumulated 1,560 points, 445 assists and 217 steals. She was named to the IBCA Senior Supreme 15 Team this season and was selected to participate in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Senior Girls workout at Beech Grove.

On the floor, she helped Homestead win its first regional title since 2017 last season and kept the program in sectional contention for three straight years from 2023 to 2025. She chose Louisville over offers from Purdue, Clemson, Toledo, Ball State and Eastern Michigan.

Parker was explicit that speculation circulating on social media does not reflect the family's account of events. "At this time, any other information or rumors being shared are inaccurate," he wrote. The family has asked that well-wishers direct their support through official Homestead communications and the GoFundMe as the focus remains on Epps completing her recovery.