An Illinois community is mourning the loss of a 14-year-old high school student who collapsed and died during a girls basketball game.
Amari Crite, a student at Momence High School, was participating in a junior-varsity game against Tri-Point on Thursday when she collapsed on the court, the Daily Journal reported.
The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office said the cause of death remains under investigation.
Shannon Anderson, superintendent of the Momence school district south of Chicago, released a statement Friday morning about the tragedy.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our 9th graders,” Anderson wrote. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this tragic loss.”
Amari Crite, a 14-year-old student at Momence High School in Illinois, collapsed and died during a basketball game. Michelle Crite/Facebook
He said mental health counselors would be available “to help those who may be struggling with the emotional impact of this tragedy.
“We are extremely grateful to the neighboring County and mental health and grief counseling providers in the Kankakee County area who have volunteered their services to assist our community during this time,” Anderson wrote.
Amari is a starter on the girls’ junior-varsity team. Gofundme
“Our main focus now is to support each other and provide the necessary resources for our community to cope with this loss,” he added.
The local sheriff’s office also offered its condolences.
“The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office stands with the Momence School District during this difficult time. Friends, family and classmates are all in our prayers,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
Amari Crite Momence Pink Skin Society
A GoFundMe page created by Amari’s family has raised more than $47,000 as of Monday morning.
“Some if not all of you probably know our precious baby girl passed away last night January 25th when she collapsed at her basketball game,” a loved one wrote. “We’re asking anyone and everyone to help us get him back to the home he deserves.”
One of those who donated money wrote: “As a former coach, who had a player collapse on the court (thankfully he recovered well), I will never forget the fear instilled in me from that unforgettable moment & neither will the other players ..
“To see a player leave in an ambulance, or even worse a hearse, is unspeakable. My family & I pray for his family, coaches, teammates, & school district,” the contributor added.
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