Young gridder collapses, dies
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A South Carolina high school football player has died after collapsing at practice.
Lexington County school officials say a 14-year-old River Bluff High School sophomore died at a hospital Wednesday night.
The teen’s name hasn’t been released.
The teen dropped to the ground as practice was about to end around 7 p.m.
Officials say practice had run just over two hours. Players took water breaks every 15 to 20 minutes and water hoses and coolers were available at all times.
