Matthews was in critical condition at ETMC in Tyler, according to the Alto High School principal. He went to the sideline and collapsed, suffering from a seizure, according to the news station. “Please keep the Matthews family, our school and community in your prayers”, the Alto Independent School District said in the statement.
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Progress sports correspondent Doc Smith relayed Matthews, who was a junior, was on the kickoff-return team as the final seconds ticked down before halftime.
An Alto football player has collapsed on the field during the game between the Alto Yellowjackets and the Carlisle Indians.
‘He was a great kid in the classroom, unbelievable athlete, but more importantly just a great, great kid’.
“I am very sorry to say that Cam’Ron Matthews has stopped his fight this evening”, Walters said online. “During this hard moment, our thoughts and prayers are always with your family!” a statement from the City of Alto’s Facebook page read.
Alto high school has an enrollment of nearly 200 students.
All of the teens except Williams died after being injured on the field.
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Last season, five high school players died of causes directly related to football, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research at the University of North Carolina.
