A high school football star died in front of his teammates after suffering a heart attack during practice.
Jayvion Taylor, 15, was about 40 minutes into practice Monday night at Hopewell High School when he collapsed after drinking water.
Two trainers attempted CPR on Taylor and called 911. Paramedics arrived and took him to a hospital where he died.
Taylor was a tenth grader who played football for the school, which has since remembered him as a “genuine and extraordinary student.”
His coaches and teammates also shared similar sentiments about the teenager.
Jayvion Taylor, 15, was about 40 minutes into practice Monday night at Hopewell High School when he collapsed after a water break.
Taylor was a tenth grader who played football for the school, who have since remembered him as a “genuine and extraordinary student.”
Talking with Look againFellow player Orrin Besley told the outlet: “He was completely positive, one of the best guys I’ve ever met.”
Teammate Cory Seacat was on the field when Taylor collapsed and said, ‘I went to the back of the field and saw everyone out here.
“I couldn’t get close to him. I heard it was Jay, we had to get on our knees. They told us to go to the locker room. We just prayed.”
While classmate Chase Stith added: ‘I thought he would still make it and fight to get through this, because he’s one of the strongest people I know, I thought he would make it.
‘It didn’t matter who you were. Whether you were one of the most famous people in school or someone who didn’t talk much, he tried to get to know you and understand you.’
A statement from the school said: ‘This 15-year-old was regarded as one of the most genuine and extraordinary students our staff have ever worked with.
“He was considered a ‘light’ to all who knew him and left a lasting impact.”
Two trainers attempted CPR on Taylor and called 911. Paramedics arrived and took him to a hospital where he died.
His family has also since confirmed that Taylor passed away following a heart attack. CBS 6 They appreciated the support of the community.
Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry said during an unrelated news conference that he was sending his prayers to the community.
Pry said: ‘I’m not sure how many of you are aware of the tragedy that occurred there yesterday with one of your young soccer players.
“I can’t imagine what happened to that team, the coaches, the players, the high school, the community… so my thoughts and prayers are with (the coach) and his team.”
Earlier in the week, classmates and family members gathered in the school gymnasium to honor the teen with a balloon release scheduled for Saturday night.
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