OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In a profound loss to the Connors State College family, sophomore basketball player Ethan Dietz has died following a tragic injury during a game. School officials announced the heartbreaking news on Tuesday, revealing that Dietz suffered a head injury during the second half of a match on Saturday in Texas. Shannon Rigsby, a spokesperson for the college, indicated that while the details of the incident are still unclear, initial reports suggest a serious injury occurred.
The Connors State College community expressed their grief in a statement, honoring Dietz's commitment to sportsmanship and teamwork. Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy, to value hard work and being part of a team, the statement read, as they extended condolences to his family and friends.
Following Dietz's passing, several basketball games, both men's and women's, were canceled as the team processes this significant loss. Standing at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Vilonia, Arkansas, Dietz made a positive impact on the court, averaging 11 points per game this season. He had contributed eight points and four rebounds in 20 minutes of play before his tragic injury.
A vigil to remember and honor Ethan Dietz is scheduled for December 1 on the college's campus in Warner, Oklahoma.
The Connors State College community expressed their grief in a statement, honoring Dietz's commitment to sportsmanship and teamwork. Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy, to value hard work and being part of a team, the statement read, as they extended condolences to his family and friends.
Following Dietz's passing, several basketball games, both men's and women's, were canceled as the team processes this significant loss. Standing at 6-foot-8 and hailing from Vilonia, Arkansas, Dietz made a positive impact on the court, averaging 11 points per game this season. He had contributed eight points and four rebounds in 20 minutes of play before his tragic injury.
A vigil to remember and honor Ethan Dietz is scheduled for December 1 on the college's campus in Warner, Oklahoma.
