A 14-year-old Connecticut high school athlete is dead after collapsing during practice Wednesday, authorities said.
Pop Warner football player Jahkye Gayle collapsed during a non-contact warm-up drill, the Bloomfield Junior Warhawks Football team President Trevor Ford said.
“It was just like a walk through, essentially just like light jogging. Nothing strenuous or anything like that,” Ford said.
The teen received immediate life-saving measures at the scene but couldn’t be saved.
“Jahkye was a vibrant, talented, and beloved son, friend, and teammate whose light touched everyone around him,” a fundraising page for the family reads.
“He was a proud member of the Bloomfield Jr. Warhawks where his dedication, sportsmanship, and love for football inspired his teammates and coaches alike.”
