OT - 4th HS Athlete Dies this month

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Originally Posted by mbyron

I really don't mean to make light of these heart-rending losses for those who know these kids, but this does happen with some regularity among the millions of high school athletes. It happens to non-athletes too.

Yes, it does happen, but it seems unusual for this many in such a short period of time. A lot of athlete deaths are heat related, not sudden death on a basketball court in front of family, friends, teachers, coaches, etc. Yes, non-athletes die, too - usually from car accidents.