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A high school athlete in Florida died after collapsing on the field during a football game on Friday night. Gulf District Schools Superintendent Jim Norton confirmed that the player who died was 18-year-old Chance Gainer, a wide receiver and defensive back at Port St. Joe High School. His death occurred during a game on Friday, Sept. 6, at Liberty County High School.
Norton said the moment was “perhaps the most heartbreaking situation imaginable for a family and community” but provided “an indescribably heartwarming experience” having the community embrace Gainer’s family, teammates, and coaches during a difficult time. “Please keep Chance’s parents — J. J. and Gal Gainer, his siblings and extended family, friends, teammates, and coaches in your prayers,” Norton concluded his statement.
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