Please pray - Summit JV player taken off field in ambulance

[JagDad07]

We don't know what has happened yet - CPR was being done, ambulance came, CPR was still being done.

This was a bad one - please pray.

[sgp3]

Well he will be in my prayer:D
We don't know what has happened yet - CPR was being done, ambulance came, CPR was still being done.

This was a bad one - please pray.

[Leander 6136]

You hate to see something like this. The young man will be in my prayers and I hope everything is OK.

[atwelljroc]

Do we know this young mans name? Please all of us join in praying for this young man...

Oh Lord, please send down your angels and put a hedge of protection on this young man and ask that you be there with him and super--naturally come down and heal this childs injury...I pray for the family of this child that you give them peace and comfort in this time of need...

In your holy name we pray, Amen...

[JagDad07]

No - my son is up at teh hospital right now with the rest of the team. No word yet on whether he made it.

[c-lisle]

No - my son is up at teh hospital right now with the rest of the team. No word yet on whether he made it.

well what happened....was he hit hard or did he collapse....what?

[JagDad07]

Oh dear god he died.

I was working in teh concession stand when it happened - he had been in the game, came to the sideline and collapsed.

please pray for his family and his teammates.

[sgp3]

:( OH MY GOD HE IN MY PRAYERS
QUOTE=JagDad07;551454]Oh dear god he died.

I was working in teh concession stand when it happened - he had been in the game, came to the sideline and collapsed.

please pray for his family and his teammates.[/QUOTE]

[SeguinMatadors#2]

Oh dear god he died.

I was working in teh concession stand when it happened - he had been in the game, came to the sideline and collapsed.

please pray for his family and his teammates.


Do you know if there was an AED used on the sidelines?:(

Horrible. I can't imagine.

[sgp3]

IT WAS A jv GAME
QUOTE=SeguinMatadors#2;551463]Do you know if there was an AED used on the sidelines?:(

Horrible. I can't imagine.[/QUOTE]

[SeguinMatadors#2]

Do you know if there was an AED used on the sidelines?:(

Horrible. I can't imagine.

I only say that because an AED saved the life of a Westlake player who stopped breathing on the sidelines. You may remember the story of Matt Naeder.

[hollywood]

Oh dear god he died.

I was working in teh concession stand when it happened - he had been in the game, came to the sideline and collapsed.

please pray for his family and his teammates.I am so very sorry.

[SeguinMatadors#2]

I understand it was a JV game... but the trainers are still there.... the equipment should be there. I think the govener just passed a bill that required every school to have one... but they may not all be distributed yet.

[SGP 06 Alumni]

omg....I can't believe this. I am praying for the young man's family, teammates, and friends. I hope that at the varsity game between SGP and Summit tomorrow that the announcer asks for a moment of silence for this tragedy.:( :cry

[SeguinMatadors#2]

omg....I can't believe this. I am praying for the young man's family, teammates, and friends. I hope that at the varsity game between SGP and Summit tomorrow that the announcer asks for a moment of silence for this tragedy.:( :cry


Summit may consider canceling the game... I mean, he was a part of the football program. I would think that would be the thing to do in such a situation.

[JagDad07]

The whole team, varisty and everyone, is up at teh hospital right now. I would not be surprised if the game tomorrow night were cancelled. But no one has told anyone that yet.

[SGP 06 Alumni]

Summit may consider canceling the game... I mean, he was a part of the football program. I would think that would be the thing to do in such a situation.

Yeah you're right. It probably would be best. But, if they don't, I would like for our announcer to acknowledge what happened and ask for a moment of silence.

[sgp3]

I dont think they will cancel the game but I'm sure they will do something in remember of the player because I think most of the players on Varsity would would want to play in remembrance of the player
Yeah you're right. It probably would be best. But, if they don't, I would like for our announcer to acknowledge what happened and ask for a moment of silence.

[hollywood]

I just called my daughter to tell her. Eight of the SGP JV players are her students. Words cannot express.

[sgp3]

I dont think they will cancelle the game I think they will do something to remember the player before the game but to cancel the game I dont think they will do that because most of the Varsity players would want to play in honor of the player
The whole team, varisty and everyone, is up at teh hospital right now. I would not be surprised if the game tomorrow night were cancelled. But no one has told anyone that yet.

[JagDad07]

I'm guessing the guys will want to play. We'll see.

[sgp3]

Yeah I just told my son and some of the player call him and told him somethign happen
I just called my daughter to tell her. Eight of the SGP JV players are her students. Words cannot express.

[hollywood]

Summit may consider canceling the game... I mean, he was a part of the football program. I would think that would be the thing to do in such a situation.I have to agree.

[JagDad07]

By the way, let me be the first to thank the SGP fans and players who were kneeling in prayer. After the ambulance left, the players and fans silently filed out. You guys are nothing but class.

[SGP 06 Alumni]

This is just such shocking news. A lot to take in for these young athletes. I wish them the very best. Truly a sad story...

[SGP 06 Alumni]

By the way, let me be the first to thank the SGP fans and players who were kneeling in prayer. After the ambulance left, the players and fans silently filed out. You guys are nothing but class.

We care deeply for the safety of our players, and our opponents. We never wish nor want to see anyone get hurt, or in this case, for someone to lose their life.

[sgp3]

Thanks:) It sad but GOD dont make not mistake.
By the way, let me be the first to thank the SGP fans and players who were kneeling in prayer. After the ambulance left, the players and fans silently filed out. You guys are nothing but class.

[SeguinMatadors#2]

Im really interested in knowing what exactly happened.... maybe he took some sort of pregame supplement.

I know I sometimes use supplements (over the counter GNC stuff) before I work out and sometimes they have an adverse effect on my body.

Idk... way to early to speculate.

[hollywood]

I dont think they will cancelle the game I think they will do something to remember the player before the game but to cancel the game I dont think they will do that because most of the Varsity players would want to play in honor of the playerI have no doubt. But I wonder if they should. If I were a player, I would want to play. Both teams will be impacted by this.
If it were my decision I am not sure what I would do.

[sgp3]

No matter what happen it just sad case of events not matter what it was
Im really interested in knowing what exactly happened.... maybe he took some sort of pregame supplement.

I know I sometimes use supplements (over the counter GNC stuff) before I work out and sometimes they have an adverse effect on my body.

Idk... way to early to speculate.

[SGP 06 Alumni]

I have no doubt. But I wonder if they should. If I were a player, I would want to play. Both teams will be impacted by this.
If it were my decision I am not sure what I would do.

True, it would be a hard decision to make. However, I think I would do what the players want to do. I think Summit's players will want to play for their fellow teammate.

[Slim-Rob]

This is tragic. My prayers will be for his family and for his teammates and friends.

[sgp3]

They will play;)
True, it would be a hard decision to make. However, I think I would do what the players want to do. I think Summit's players will want to play for their fellow teammate.

[country club]

When an athelete goes down in battle, EVERY other athelete prays in his own way for him. Our prayers are for him, his family and teamates tonight. As far as tomorrow, his family, coach and teamates will make the right choice. God Bless.

[Redhoss]

I'm so sorry to hear this and was hoping for a better ending.

Everyone has my prayers.

[sgp3]

It goes about the Coaches it will be between the MISD and GPISD on what to do in this situation.
When an athelete goes down in battle, EVERY other athelete prays in his own way for him. Our prayers are for him, his family and teamates tonight. As far as tomorrow, his family, coach and teamates will make the right choice. God Bless.

[drgnbkr]

God bless the young man, his family, teammates and schoolmates. My son played a JV game tonight and it brings it all home.....

[sgp3]

That a very serious thing and I think more high school need to pay more attention to JV players.
God bless the young man, his family, teammates and schoolmates. My son played a JV game tonight and it brings it all home.....

[DrEdward]

Both the young man and his family, as well as his teammates will be in my prayers this evening. In fact, the entire Summit community will be in my prayers.

[mad_fan]

:cry

[chhspantherfan]

just got in from a game and am so very sad to hear this.

May God envelope this family in his loving arms.

[LPMOM]

And the peace of God,which passeth all understanding,shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. philippians 4:7

this scripture became so real to me when my twin daughters passed away. i pray that in the midst of the pain that his parents, family and friends will be going through that God will grant them this.

[SUMJAG]

i hugged both of mine tonight.
this has hit so close to home that we are all in shock.
hug yours and tell them that you love them.

[Big_Maar]

WoW!!! My prayers go out to his family, teammates and community. I am saddened by this news.:cry

I was excited for the football season to begin.... but this is too high a price to pay for my entertainment. I pray for the safety of all football players.

[Sicemhorns09]

from the DMN

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/topstories/stories/090707dnspohsplayerdeath.3bce427.html

JV football player, 15, dies

Mansfield Summit athlete collapsed during game

A junior varsity football player at Mansfield's Summit High School died Thursday night after collapsing during a game.

Mansfield school spokesman Terry Morawski identified the player as 15-year-old sophomore Dozie Njeako.

Witnesses said Dozie collapsed while jogging to the Summit sideline following a play early in the third quarter against South Grand Prairie.

Athletic trainers from Summit and South Grand Prairie administered CPR in an effort to revive Dozie. Paramedics continued CPR as they transported him to Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, where he died.

Summit and South Grand Prairie officials will meet this morning to determine the status of tonight's varsity game.

Randy Jennings

[SLC93]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of this young man. It never makes sense when we lose our kids, for any reason. Tragic.

[CedarHillDad]

I am praying for the family. this is tragic.

[CyFallsMom]

I am so very sorry:cry. I am sitting here at work - thinking I would pull up some fun threads and now my eyes are welling up with tears. I don't even know this young man but, having kids myself, it is just so sad and seems unbearable. My prayers to his family, teammates and coaches..it is a sad day indeed.

[Favpack]

Truly sad. My prayers go out to the family.

[Miss Kitty]

This is sad news indeed. I pray for peace for the family and community and for safety for all athletes.

[LUV FOOTBALL]

We have a son in football and this news is very heartbreaking to our family.Our prayers go out to the family,friends,teamates.and the coach's.

[Dynastybegan86]

I read the news last night and was shocked to hear the boy had died. I have certainly prayed for the family and friends of this young man and will continue to do so.
I think it is truly awesome that while we all cheer for different teams around this great state, we can come together and realize life is so much more than football. The fact is, we are Texans and we stand by one another every time there is a need. May God bless all of you.

[ktchamp97]

Just tragic...

My thoughts and prayers are with Dozie's family and friends.

[99cujo]

This is very sad Our prayers goes out to the team & his family From Tyler,Texas "God will wipe away every tears from their eyes" :cry Please stay strong and always keep God first

[J-Rock Mom]

Here is what I posted on the other thread about the SV JV player and it goes for every player that walks out on the field.

I am sorry to hear about any player that gets hurt, we should all say a prayer before we leave our house for a game that no player on any team gets hurt. So my prayers and thoughts go out to that young man. Hopefully everything turns out okay.

[RocklandDragon]

This is truly sad...

I'm so sorry.

:cry

[dragonsdaddy]

a collegiate teammate of mine died in a similar fashion our freshman year. turns out he had a congenital heart defect. he and his parents knew of it but he made a conscious decision to play regardless of the risk. he told them he rather die doing what he loved than live as a cripple. it may be that this child had a similar problem, but didn't know about it. it is something that may not be predictable in an individual without a major cardiology workup/expense. our prayers are with the family and the community that is so devasted.

[garlandowlmom]

As the mother of a high school football player, I am deeply saddened to hear this news. My prayers go out to his family, friends,coaches, and fellow teammates. This is devastating. I pray all the time for the safety of all the players no matter what team they are on. I would encourage everyone on this board to do the same if they haven't been already.

[Vols4Ever]

My heart aches for Dozie's family, and for the Summitt family, which includes two of my good friends on Summit's coaching staff.

This is something that obviously no one could imagine, and that the kids, coaches, and community should have to face.

I can't help but remind everyone that TODAY is the day of salvation. Do not wait. For life is fleeting and our window of oppurtunity to make peace with our Lord and to make good with everyone we love is small. Never sleep on your anger and never walk away from those you know and love with spite in your heart.

[sgp3]

GAME IS SCHEDULE FOR 1:00 PM AT WARRIOR BOWL!!
I dont think they will cancelle the game I think they will do something to remember the player before the game but to cancel the game I dont think they will do that because most of the Varsity players would want to play in honor of the player

[STJL41]

I can't even being to think what the family and friends of this young man are going through. I love this game and everything that goes into it, but something like this is just too much to handle. My deepest sympathies to the familiy and the Summit team and coaches.

[Dawg Fan]

:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry

[da wiz]

sad story and situation, devasting for any parent..may GOD bless and
strenghten this family...

[Firebird]

15 years old.......

I just don't have much to say. One minute you're living the all-American High School life and the next minute you collapse, and that's all:cry

I don't usually get sentimental, but just reading the posts on this thread have choked me up. I hope that the family, the friends, and the community can find comfort from God right now, even though it so often seems like He isn't there.

[atwelljroc]

The Lord our God is with this young man right now and I ask a prayer of understanding for his family, teammates, coaches and friends...please join me in a moment of silence for this young man's family.............................please pray for all the young men that step out on that field each week to give their best and honor their school, friends and family...and I pray our Lord...Amen

[garlandowlmom]

Here is some info. from www.hsgametime.com regarding a memorial fund for Dozie:

MISD said the Dozie Njeako Memorial Fund has been established to accept donations for his family. Contributions can be made at any branch of Frost Bank, or by mail to this address:

Dozie Njeako Memorial Fund
c/o Frost Bank in Mansfield
1000 N. Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield, Texas 76063

[farmerfan]

My God continue to comfort the family of this young man and his friends. Terrible news to hear and it really puts things into perspective. Too young of a life to be taken from this world. I pray for the summit community and the family of this young man. :cry

[FarmerFootballPlayer]

Wow..> Three in one night. I don;t know what to say. I feel incredibly fortunate to have never suffered any injuries in football. I can only hw that continues.

One of our JV kids tweaked his ankle last night and iI felt like crap. If my own team mate collapsed and later died, I can't imagine what I'd do. My thoughts and prayers are with this player (and the others) families tonight and in the coming days.

[FreshmanTiger]

:cry :cry My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of this young man.:cry :cry My God bless you and keep you close at this time of need.:cry

[JagDad07]

My goodness - has it been four years? RIP Dozie

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