A 15-year-old high school football player in Kansas died two days after suffering a medical emergency at practice.
The incident happened at 5:32 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 14 at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.
USA Today reports that when first responders arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy in critical condition. He was immediately transported to a local hospital.
“We have learned that the patient has passed away,” Capt. Joe Folsom of the Johnson County Med-Act told USA TODAY in a statement. “MED-ACT would like to extend our sympathies to the patient’s family, friends, and other loved ones.”
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The Shawnee Mission School District has since identified the student as Ovet Gomez-Regalado, a sophomore at the Shawnee High School.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School’s principal sent the following letter home to parents regarding Gomez-Regalado's death, according to reporting by local outlet KDFW-TV, who obtained the letter.
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“I am writing to share some difficult news with you. This morning, we learned of the death of Ovet Gomez-Regalado, a sophomore here at Shawnee Mission Northwest, High School,” the letter read. “As you can imagine, it has been an extremely difficult time for the family. Ovet was such a warm and wonderful student that touched the hearts of so many in our community.”
USA Today reported that this is the third death of a high school athlete in the month of August after a 14-year-old football player in Alabama died during practice, and 15-year-old in Maryland died during practice.
