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"New Brockton High School football player identified as deceased following Tuesday's incident, according to report"

A A New Brockton High School Football Player Identified After Tragic Death at Practice Updated: Aug. 14, 2024, 11:07 a.m. | Published: Aug. 14, 2024, 11:05 a.m. By Thomas Ashworth | tashworth@al.com Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.com A The New Brockton High School football player who tragically passed away after collapsing during practice on Tuesday has been identified as 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, according to a report from WTYV on Wednesday. Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham confirmed the identity of the freshman student. A Heath Harmon, Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), held a moment of silence to honor Wilkins during AHSAA Media Day in Montgomery. Many coaches, school employees, and public officials have taken to social media to express their support and condolences to the community. A “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, the community, and the school,” said Harmon. New Brockton Coach Jason Barnett announced on Wednesday that...