Junior college player dies after in-game head injury
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Warner, Oklahoma — Connors State College sophomore Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a game Saturday in Texas, the college said. Team officials said Dietz, a 6-foot-8 forward from Vilonia, Arkansas, was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead on November 25. The school posted a tribute on Facebook and canceled several men's and women's games; a vigil was scheduled for next Monday on campus. Dietz had averaged 11 points through eight games and scored eight points with four rebounds in 20 minutes before the injury. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Saturday: Dietz injured during second half of Connors State vs. Grayson game in Denison, Texas.
- Same day: Dietz was transported to a local hospital for treatment following the injury.
- Tuesday, November 25: Connors State College announced Dietz had died and referenced an apparent head injury.
- Following announcement: Several Connors State men's and women's games were canceled and a campus vigil was scheduled.
- Subsequent coverage: Media outlets reported season statistics and school statements; no formal medical cause of death was released publicly.
- Articles Published:
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Collegiate safety review processes, medical personnel, and athlete health advocates may receive renewed attention and potential policy review following the incident.
Ethan Dietz's family, teammates, Connors State College community, and friends suffered an immediate and profound loss following his death.
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Junior college player dies after in-game head injury
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