High School basketball star Wes Leonard dies after hitting game-winning shot

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http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/fennville_basketball_star_wes.html

Fennville’s undefeated boys basketball season took a tragic turn Thursday night when standout player Wes Leonard collapsed on the court moments after leading the Blackhawks to a 57-55 overtime win against Bridgman at home.

The 16-year-old junior was rushed by ambulance to Holland Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is unknown, according to hospital officials.

“The information that we have is that he made the game-winning basket, and that there were a number of players and fans out on the court, and Wes just collapsed,
 
http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/fennville_basketball_star_wes.html

Fennville’s undefeated boys basketball season took a tragic turn Thursday night when standout player Wes Leonard collapsed on the court moments after leading the Blackhawks to a 57-55 overtime win against Bridgman at home.

The 16-year-old junior was rushed by ambulance to Holland Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is unknown, according to hospital officials.

“The information that we have is that he made the game-winning basket, and that there were a number of players and fans out on the court, and Wes just collapsed,
 
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^This. Very sad story. RIP to that young man.
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My heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.
 
^This. Very sad story. RIP to that young man.
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My heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.
 
Just read this on ESPN not too long ago. Saddens me deeply.

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his fam.
 
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