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Winnipeg High School Football Player Dies 12 Days After On-Field Neck Injury

The family reported a peaceful passing, with grief supports now in place for students and staff.

Darius Hartshorne died Wednesday after sustaining an injury during a high school football game earlier this month.
Grade 12 student Darius Hartshorne, a lineman for the Sisler Spartans, suffered a serious neck injury during the opening kickoff of an Oct. 17 game against the Tec Voc Hornets. He died on Oct. 30.
Darius Hartshorne, a Grade 12 student who played for the Sisler Spartans, was hurt during a game on Oct. 17th. He sustained a severe neck injury and passed away on Oct. 30th. PHOTO - Stephanie Ciaralli / Facebook.

Overview

  • Darius “Dee” Hartshorne, a Grade 12 Sisler Spartans lineman, died early Thursday after being injured on Oct. 17 during the opening kickoff against Tec Voc.
  • A family post said he had been placed in an induced coma and developed a high fever that damaged his kidneys and liver and caused brain swelling.
  • Winnipeg School Division officials said support services are available for teammates, students and staff, and the high school football league is coordinating assistance.
  • Teammates have honored Hartshorne with helmet decals bearing his number 57 and by displaying his jersey at recent games.
  • Community members expect to hold a vigil in the coming days to remember the player.