Hunter Palmer, a three-sport star at a Nebraska high school, died last week after collapsing at track practice. He was set to play college football at Midland University.
Nebraska high school sportsHunter Palmer, 18, was a student at Wisner-Pilger High School in Wisner. He played basketball and was an all-district running back committed toin Nebraska, which plays in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, according to the Omaha World-Herald.
"It is with a very heavy heart that we can confirm that Hunter Palmer, senior at Wisner-Pilger Schools, has died," the school said in a statement, via KSNB-TV."Additional information regarding funeral arrangements will be shared once they are known. It is important for parents to check in on their children during this difficult time. Grief is very complicated and can affect each child differently.
The high school senior also had an affinity for wrestling, golf and baseball, according to an obituary. "He loved hanging out with friends, driving around, watching Netflix, lifting weights, singing, and drinking Dr. Pepper. His favorite teams were theJeff Jamrog, the head coach at Midland University, also shared his condolences."Heaven gained a great young man," Jamrog tweeted."Our hearts are heavy and we are all suffering with the pain of the loss of Hunter Palmer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Palmer family, friends and the Wisner-Pilger community.
Palmer had just competed in a track and field meet and achieved his personal best in the high jump, winning the event. He also helped his team to a second-place finish in the relay.Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
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