Junior varsity basketball player dies after collapsing at Henry County game
A Henry County high school junior varsity basketball player died Friday night after collapsing during a game, school officials confirmed.
An Eagle’s Landing High School student collapsed while the team was playing at Woodland High School in Stockbridge, Henry County Schools spokesman J.D. Hardin confirmed to AJC.com. The student’s family has been notified of the death, but the student’s name has not been released.
Sad news to share. I have spoken with the communications director at @HenryCountyBOE who confirms a JV Basketball student died Friday night after collapsing at Woodland High School. Thoughts and prayers to @ELHSHoops during this difficult time.
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) January 12, 2019
Hardin sent a statement that said:
“We are saddened to share that we did have a student athlete that required medical attention during a sporting event in our county this evening. He was transported to Piedmont Henry Hospital, and it has since been confirmed he passed away. Our thoughts and condolences go out to this student’s family. We will have grief counselors available for students and staff upon their return to school on Monday. At this time, we have no further details regarding this matter.”
Eagle’s Landing High School posted about the incident on Facebook on Saturday morning, and the post said, in part:
“We are saddened to share that our Eagle’s Landing High School family suffered a loss last night with the passing of a student-athlete ... Our thoughts and condolences go out to this student’s family and our ELHS community.”
Teams and coaches from across Henry County and metro Atlanta have taken to Twitter to post their support and condolences for the Eagle’s Landing community.
Praying for @ELHSHoops and the Eagles Landing community. 🙏🏼✝️
— Ola Girls Basketball (@OlaGirlsBasket1) January 12, 2019
To the Eagles Landing community, on behalf of the Henry County Warhawks Basketball program you are in our thoughts and prayers this evening. We love you!
— Coach BJ Thomas (@HenryCoHoops) January 12, 2019
Due to a unfortunate situation for Eagles Landing high school, ALL basketball games at Buford will b cancelled. Our prayers go out to Eagles Landing and their community.
— Gene Durden (@durdencoach) January 12, 2019
The Luella Lady Lions send our deepest condolences and prayers to the Eagle Landing High School community. I pray that GOD give you guys the strength in your time of need
— Coach Brown (@latoyab2121) January 12, 2019
Love the Lions @ReporterDarius
On behalf of Creekside Basketball we offer our condolences to the Eagles Landing Basketball Family. Our prayers are with you and will continue to be with you during these troubling times. Peace be on to you. 🙏🏾
— Trust The Process (@IssaProcess) January 12, 2019
Prayers up for the Eagles Landing Community, School, Coaches, Families, and Team tonight! Our heart goes out to you. May God bless and keep you during this tragic time🙏🙏🙏
— FCHS Boys Basketball (@FC_Buckets) January 12, 2019
On behalf of the Mundy's Mill Tigers family prayers up for the Eagles Landing Basketball Family. May our prayers help comfort and provide peace to you.
— Mundy's Mill Hoops (@MundysMillHoops) January 12, 2019
@HoopsWhs Sends our prayers and condolences to the Players, Coaches, and students of Eagles Landing High School! 🙏 @ELHSHoops @LGE_Basketball
— WHSGA_Hoops (@HoopsWhs) January 12, 2019
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