14-Year-Old Basketball Player Dies During Game in Illinois

Investigation launched into cause of death as community rallies to support grieving family

14-year-old Amari Crite, a student at Momence High School in Illinois, collapsed and died during a basketball game against Tri-Point.
The local coroner's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of her death.
The school district has made mental health counsellors available for the community to deal with the tragedy.
A GoFundMe page was created by Ms Crite's family to cover burial expenses, raising over $47,000 by Monday morning.
The community has expressed their condolences and support for the family, with one donor describing Amari as a 'beautiful sweet soul gone way too soon.'