On Thursday, January 5, a 16-year-old female died after experiencing a “medical emergency” while playing flag football in Las Vegas.

The girl, identified as 16-year-old Desert Oasis High School student Ashari Hughes, started having chest pains while playing flag football at her school. She went to the sidelines to rest after having chest pains. Fox News stated that as she went to the sidelines to rest, she passed out and fainted.

 

 

 

Hughes was given CPR by a nurse in the stands after she fell. The personnel started offering medical care right afterwards and kept doing so until paramedics showed up. Additionally, a defibrillator was utilized to restore a heartbeat. Despite being brought to the hospital, she was already declared dead when she got there. Hughes’ father said that his son had a cardiac condition and had been seeing a cardiologist. Her parents had been considering taking her out of sports even though her ailment had previously been cleared by her doctor, according to People.

“At the age of 16, Ashari was engaged in her favorite activity—playing football. We had no idea that this would be her last game as a sophomore “According to the Hughes family’s GoFundMe website. “She was driven, devoted, and passionate. She adored dancing, singing, and spending time with her loved ones. She referred to football as her true love in life. She had strong affection for many people. We all miss her and will miss her.

Hold up the #7 for her! She always wanted to do well by her first football number because it was so special to her!” Dr. Jesus Jara, superintendent of the CCSD, stated in a statement, “We are extremely saddened by the loss of this young life, and our sympathies are with the pupils’ friends, family, and loved ones.