William Jewell football player MicahJo Barnett dies after sideline medical emergency
Junior running back MicahJo Barnett died Saturday following a medical emergency that occurred during a game between William Jewell College and Fort Lewis College.
MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back for William Jewell College in Missouri, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency on the sideline during a game against Fort Lewis College. The incident occurred about 20 minutes after kickoff, shortly after Barnett scored a touchdown with 5:15 remaining in the first quarter. He had carried the ball six times for 30 yards before the game was halted with 4:32 left in the quarter. The college announced a vigil for Barnett and his family on Saturday night.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with MicahJo’s family, our students, the Cardinal Football family, and the rest of our community during this time of loss," the school said in a statement. "We extend our condolences to MicahJo Barnett’s family, friends, teammates, coaches, and fellow students at William Jewell College."