COLUMBIA, S.C. — Yet another Midlands high school is in mourning following the death of a student-athlete.
The athletics department for W.J. Keenan announced Sunday that one of its players had died the previous day.
"We'd like to offer our condolences to the family and football program," WJ Keenan Athletics tweeted just before 11 a.m. "Please keep them in your prayers."
Richland County School District One later identified the student as Donadrian Robinson who was a player on Keenan High School's football team. Due to schedule changes and COVID-19 quarantines, Keenan has not yet played its first game.
The team was scheduled to hold its first practice in two weeks on Monday.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the students, faculty, staff at W.J. Keenan," Superintendent Craig Witherspoon said. "The district’s Crisis Team will be at the school tomorrow to provide counseling, assistance, and support as needed.”
Just days earlier, Dutch Fork High School lost one of its own student-athletes after he collapsed during practice. Now, while still mourning the loss of football player Jack Alkhatib, Dutch Fork Football also offered its condolences to Keenan High.
"We understand this pain all too much," Dutch Fork Football said on Twitter. "Sending our thoughts and prayers to the @wjkeenanraiders family, the family of the student-athlete, and all those impacted."