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New Brockton football player who passed out, died after practice identified
NEW BROCKTON, Ala (WDHN) — A New Brockton football player is dead after collapsing during football practice Tuesday afternoon. Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham identified the player as 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins. The Coffee County School system confirmed Wilkins was a New Brockton High School freshman. “I am asking the community to continue to be in […]
Coffee County mourns loss of freshman student-athlete
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WTVY) - The town of New Brockton is mourning the loss of a freshman student-athlete who died Tuesday. That student, 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, died after suffering a medical emergency during football practice. The tragedy comes just days after the new school year started for New Brockton High...
14-year-old football player dies after collapsing during practice in New Brockton
A 14-year-old football player has died after collapsing during afternoon practice at New Brockton High School. Semaj Wilkins, a freshman at New Brockton High School, suffered a medical emergency early in practice Tuesday afternoon, Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham said. Wilkins was given CPR on the field and taken to...
Coffee County 14-year-old dies after collapsing at football practice
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. — A Coffee County teen died Tuesday after reportedly suffering a medical emergency at football practice. According to NBC affiliate WSFA, 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, a freshman at New Brockton High School and a player for the varsity football team collapsed during drills. Coffee County Coroner Arnold...
New Brockton football player dead after collapsing during practice
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WTVY) - Coffee County Schools Superintendent Kelly Cobb sent us the following statement Tuesday evening regarding the situation:. Our Coffee County School System family is grieving the loss of a New Brockton High School freshman who passed away after a medical emergency late this afternoon. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office are conducting an investigation, and the Coffee County School System will fully cooperate with both agencies. Starting tomorrow, we will have our crisis response team which includes counselors, pastors, and other support staff available at New Brockton High School to provide support for the family, friends, classmates, teachers, and other school staff. Our hearts are broken for the family’s loss and our prayers are with them as they mourn. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.
14-year-old Alabama high school football player collapses, dies at practice
A high school football player in Alabama died on Tuesday after collapsing during a team practice. The teen, a freshman at New Brockton High School, suffered a “medical emergency” during an afternoon practice on August 13, according to a statement from the Coffee County School System. The student...
New Brockton High School football player dies after collapsing at practice, report says
A freshman football player at New Brockton High School died after collapsing during practice, WTYV News reported on Tuesday night. The report said that the player, who has since been identified by 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins by Coffee County coroner Aaron Woodham, suffered a medical episode during practice, resulting in his collapse.
Community Safety and Preparedness Fair Planned for Sept. 14 in Enterprise, Alabama
ENTERPRISE, Ala.(WDNews) — The Enterprise Fire Department, in collaboration with the Coffee County Community Emergency Response Team (CC-CERT), is set to host a Community Safety and Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Fire Station located at 301 Plaza Drive.
High school football player, 14, dies after ‘medical emergency’ in Alabama
An Alabama community is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old high school football player who collapsed during practice on Aug. 13, officials said. Semaj Wilkins, a freshman at New Brockton High School, suffered a "medical emergency" during warmups for practice and collapsed around 4:30 p.m., Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham told TODAY.com.
14-year-old dies after collapsing during football practice in Alabama
An Alabama High School football player died after collapsing Tuesday during practice. Semaj Wilkins, 14, suffered a medical emergency during drills. The freshman was taken to the hospital, where he passed away. Semaj was taken to Medical Center Enterprise by Enterprise Rescue, where he died. Coffee County Schools Superintendent Kelly...
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