Connecticut 15-year-old student-athlete dies after football practice
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Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera, a 15-year-old high school football player from Windsor, Connecticut, died after football practice on Tuesday afternoon.
"I am deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our beloved Windsor High School students, Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera," Dr. Hill wrote in a press release. "During this challenging time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends who are grappling with this unthinkable loss." A 15-year-old kid, playing a sport he loved … you can’t rationalize it in any way. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a writer on the breaking news team for Fox News Digital. You can reach her on Twitter at @s_rumpfwhitten.
FOX 61 said that Windsor Mayor Donald Trinks said that Rivera was "running light drills when he suddenly collapsed." Coaching staff immediately began administering CPR and the 15-year-old was transported to Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Despite efforts, the young student-athlete was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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