Lexington Middle School became the second school in Oklahoma this football season to deal with the most unspeakable tragedy.
Eighth grader Riley Boatwright died from injuries sustained on the gridiron in a junior high game against Stratford Tuesday night in Lexington.
Details of the play were unavailable as of press time Wednesday morning.
Counselors were called into the middle school Wednesday morning to help console classmates of Boatwright.
In a statement, Lexington Schools said, “Our school and community hearts are heavy after the loss of a Bulldog student and incredible young man. Lexington Public Schools will provide counselors and safe spaces for students and staff in the days to come as needed to share memories and feelings.”
Lexington Superintendent Chad Hall told The Purcell Register that he had no immediate comment out of respect to the Boatwright family.
It was less than two weeks ago that Southwest Covenant football player Peter Webb died from football related injuries.
Funeral services for Boatwright are pending with Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
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