Ga. high school player dies after being hit in head by baseball

A 14-year-old baseball player has died after being hit in the head by a ball during a game Wednesday. (Source: WALB.com)

Colton Shaw was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit and was taken off life support Thursday morning.

The accident happened during a junior varsity game in Moultrie, Ga.

Shaw was playing for Valdosta High School.

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Sources familiar with the situation said Collins had complained of head and neck pain in the days leading up to his death.

Georgia State Patrol troopers are increasing their presence across the state’s interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving travel period.

The Yellow Jackets (9-2) are looking to break that long run of losses to UGA. And a win Friday would keep their faint CFP hopes alive.