William Jewell RB MicahJo Barnett Dies Wfter Sideline Medical Emergency
A football player of William Jewell College passed away on Saturday following his collapse on the sidelines of the school’s season-opener game just minutes after he scored a touchdown, the… The post William Jewell RB MicahJo Barnett Dies Wfter Sideline Medical Emergency appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.
William Jewell College football player MicahJo Barnett died on Saturday following a sideline medical emergency during his college team's season opener against Fort Lewis College, according to the school. The junior running back was declared dead at a nearby hospital, just 20 minutes after Liberty authorities responded to the scene.
Barnett, 21 years old, scored a touchdown prior to collapsing on the sidelines. Liberty Fire EMS reported he exhibited seizure-like symptoms. The cause of death remains unknown as of now. William Jewell and the Liberty community mourn the loss of Barnett, with the school urging the campus community to seek support from counseling services. A vigil for Barnett and his family is scheduled for Saturday evening on the campus quad.
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