A Georgia highschool soccer participant was discovered lifeless in the future earlier than his crew performed within the state championship, district officers mentioned Sunday night time.
Meriwether County College System officers confirmed the dying of 17-year-old Brandon Smith of Manchester Excessive College in a letter to folks. Smith was set to be together with his crew to organize for the Georgia 1-A State Soccer Championship.
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Manchester Excessive College was set to play within the state title sport. (Fox Information)
”We’re heartbroken to listen to the information of the tragic and premature dying of one among our student-athletes, Brandon Smith,” a letter from Meriwether colleges Superintendent Robert Griffin and Manchester Excessive College Principal Suzie Neal reads, per the Atlanta Journal-Structure.
”Manchester Excessive College’s celebration of taking part in for the Georgia Class A Division II State Championship has sadly was one thing none of us may have fathomed.”
Smith was remembered as a ”loyal teammate and buddy.” The varsity mentioned ”he can be deeply missed.”
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The reason for Smith’s dying was not introduced. In line with 11 Alive, his physique was discovered earlier Sunday night. Manchester authorities had been investigating his dying and reportedly requested the help of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
”We proceed to hope for Brandon’s household, associates, teammates, and classmates. Manchester Excessive College may have psychological well being assist accessible beginning on Monday morning,” the letter provides.
Brandon Smith was recognized as the teenager who was discovered lifeless. (Fox Information)
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Manchester was set to tackle Bowdon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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