Roane County Spencer WV Player Passes Away Prayers For His Family

[edforshey]

CLAY, W.Va. — A tragedy mars the Friday night lights in West Virginia. Roane County High School officials confirm today a player died Friday night after collapsing on the field.

The school posted the following message to its Facebook page this morning.

“The Roane County community suffered a tragic loss last night with the passing of Alex Miller. Roane County High School will open its doors at noon today for the students to be with one another during this difficult time. Counselors, local pastors, teachers, parents and friends will be available as our community continues to grieve.”

Roane County was playing Clay County Friday night when the incident occurred at the end of the first period.

Witnesses tell Metronews the first quarter ended and players came to their respective sidelines. As they were returning to the field to begin the second quarter, there was a frantic call for EMS from the Roane County sideline. Paramedics immediately responded and the entire team was moved to the field to allow EMS crews room to work. The rescue personnel performed CPR even as he was being transported from the field to the ambulance.

As Miller was taken to the hospital, the stadium went silent. The Public Address announcer asked for prayer. Members of both teams, coaches, cheerleaders, and referees gathered at midfield. Fans prayed silently in the stands.

The game was suspended and was tentatively set to resume at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. It’s unclear if that will be the case.

Grief counselors are on hand at the school and the doors are open today for anyone needing support.

[FANOSPORTS]

Prayers going out to the family, team and community of Spencer. I played against them in high school many moons ago before they consolidated with Walton to form Roane County. Nice tight knit community and may God bless them in this time of sorrow.

[Raider6309]

I just saw that online. Prayers from Athens

[Mad-Dogg]

Thoughts and prayers to his family, teammates and coaches

[Omega]

Prayers for all. Too close to home and reminds us that life is fleeting and football does not really matter in God's grand scheme.