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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.

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