SARANAC, Mich. - Officials say a western Michigan boy who died after collapsing during football practice had a heart condition.
The Saranac Community Schools 7th-grader collapsed Wednesday evening during a non-contact drill and died hours later at a hospital.
An obituary posted online by Lake Funeral Homes says 12-year-old Skylar enjoyed football, fishing and camping, and was an avid fan of the University of Michigan.
Saranac Community Schools Superintendent Jason Smith released the following statement:With a heavy heart Saranac Community Schools is mourning the loss of one of our very own 7th graders.
The student passed away late last night at the hospital, after a medical emergency during the Saranac Community Youth Football practice.