*A high school student in Las Vegas was in the middle of a flag football game on Thursday night when she collapsed and died.
The student, 16-year-old Ashari Hughes, had gone to the sidelines after complaining about chest problems, a family member told KVVU-TV. When she collapsed, “staff immediately began providing medical aid and continued until paramedics arrived,” said Ian Salzman, the principal of Desert Oasis High School where Hughes attended, KLAS-TV reports.
Hughes’ cause and manner of her death have not yet been released by the Clark County Coroner’s office but the young woman’s family said she had ongoing heart problems. Hughes had been cleared by her doctor to play sports, according to the family.
“She was passionate, loving, and determined,” the family wrote on a GoFundMe page. “She loved music, dancing, and being around all the people she loved. She called football the real love of her life! She loved hard and was loved by many.”
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Statement from CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara in regards to the passing of a Desert Oasis High School student: pic.twitter.com/plAJck42Tu
— CCSD (@ClarkCountySch) January 6, 2023
Her family said they are thankful Hughes got to play “the game she loved.”
“Hold the #7 up high for her!” they added. “It was her first football number and she always wanted to represent it well!”
Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara issued a statement on Twitter saying, “The loss of this young life deeply saddens us, and our thoughts are with the students’ friends, family and loved ones.”
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