A Georgia highschool soccer participant was discovered lifeless sooner or later earlier than his workforce performed within the state championship, district officers stated Sunday night time.
Meriwether County Faculty System officers confirmed the demise of 17-year-old Brandon Smith of Manchester Excessive Faculty in a letter to folks. Smith was set to be together with his workforce to organize for the Georgia 1-A State Soccer Championship.
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Manchester Excessive Faculty was set to play within the state title recreation. (Fox Information)
“We’re heartbroken to listen to the information of the tragic and premature demise of one among our student-athletes, Brandon Smith,” a letter from Meriwether faculties Superintendent Robert Griffin and Manchester Excessive Faculty Principal Suzie Neal reads, per the Atlanta Journal-Structure.
“Manchester Excessive Faculty’s celebration of enjoying for the Georgia Class A Division II State Championship has sadly become one thing none of us might have fathomed.”
Smith was remembered as a “loyal teammate and good friend.” The college stated “he shall be deeply missed.”
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The reason for Smith’s demise was not introduced. In response to 11 Alive, his physique was discovered earlier Sunday night. Manchester authorities had been investigating his demise and reportedly requested the help of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
“We proceed to hope for Brandon’s household, mates, teammates, and classmates. Manchester Excessive Faculty could have psychological well being assist obtainable 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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