ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A 15-year-old high school football player died Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency at practice the day prior, according to the DeKalb County school district.
Mikah King, a sophomore at Arabia Mountain High School, was taken to the hospital and died hours later.
The district said they have grief counselors at the school to support the students and staff.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and school during this difficult time,” they said.
No other details were provided, including his cause of King’s death.
In 2019, an Arabia Mountain dancer died after collapsing on the track during a training exercise.
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