'Heavy hearts' as community mourns death of Ohio student at homecoming

On Friday night during a high school football game between Mapleton and South Central, Mapleton High School female student Bre McKean collapsed on the football field and died during homecoming festivities.Mapleton Local School District Superintendent Scott Smith sent out a press release Saturday afternoon."It is with a heavy heart that the Mapleton Local School District announces the passing of Bre McKean, a senior at Mapleton High School, on Friday, September 29, 2023 due to a medical emergency during homecoming festivities prior to the football game. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the McKean family, friends and the Mapleton community." The Mapleton-South Central football game was played in the first half but suspended at halftime. Both teams and student bodies were then notified of the events. Mapleton staff and grief counselors were made available immediately after the announcement.