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Kansas High School Football Player Dies After Medical Emergency

Ovet Gomez-Regalado, 15, is the third high school football player to die in the U.S. this month following a medical emergency during practice.

  • Gomez-Regalado collapsed during off-season conditioning at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.
  • He was transported to a local hospital but passed away two days later.
  • This incident marks the third death of a high school football player in the U.S. within 12 days.
  • Experts highlight August as the deadliest month for heat-related deaths among high school athletes.
  • The school district is providing support to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
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