OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A basketball player at a junior college in Oklahoma has tragically passed away after a serious injury during a game. Ethan Dietz, a sophomore from Connors State College, died on Tuesday after sustaining a head injury during a match in Texas over the weekend.
The college expressed their grief on Facebook, highlighting Ethan's dedication and teamwork, saying, “He exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy.” As the community processes this loss, a vigil has been planned for December 1 at the campus in Warner, Oklahoma.
Dietz was a standout player, averaging 11 points per game this season, and his loss has prompted the cancellation of several upcoming games. The college community is coming together to remember his spirit and contributions to the team.
The college expressed their grief on Facebook, highlighting Ethan's dedication and teamwork, saying, “He exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy.” As the community processes this loss, a vigil has been planned for December 1 at the campus in Warner, Oklahoma.
Dietz was a standout player, averaging 11 points per game this season, and his loss has prompted the cancellation of several upcoming games. The college community is coming together to remember his spirit and contributions to the team.
