William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
Summary
William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett had a medical emergency during a football game and later died in the hospital. The game was stopped and then canceled following the incident.Key Facts
- MicahJo Barnett was a junior running back at William Jewell College.
- He showed seizure-like symptoms during the first quarter of a game against Fort Lewis College.
- The game took place on William Jewell’s campus in Liberty, Missouri.
- Paramedics took Barnett to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The game was suspended about 4.5 minutes into the first quarter and then canceled.
- Barnett had scored a one-yard touchdown before the medical emergency.
- The school planned a vigil to honor Barnett and support his family and community.
- Barnett was also an academic all-conference honoree and was beginning his third season with the team.
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