West Virginia middle school athlete dies from injuries sustained during football practice

17 days ago

Madison news, West Virginia news.

A West Virginia middle school student died over the weekend after suffering fatal injuries during a football practice.

Cohen Craddock suffered a head injury during practice on Friday and was rushed to a hospital where he died the following day.

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  • “The entire Boone County Schools’ community is beginning to mourn the loss of Cohen Craddock, and 8th-grade student at Madison Middle School,” said Boone County Superintendent Matthew Riggs.

    “As a Redhawk, Cohen was loved by his classmates, his teachers, his administrators, and the entire Madison Middle School staff,”

    “Cohen was also a member and leader of Redhawks’ Football Team…Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cohen’s family, friends, teammates, classmates, and the entire MMS staff.”