William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
Junior taken to hospital after first-quarter emergency
TL;DR
- MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back for William Jewell College, suffered a medical emergency during the team's season opener.
- The incident occurred in the first quarter of the game against Fort Lewis College, leading to the game's suspension and cancellation.
- Barnett was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The college expressed its condolences and planned a vigil to honor Barnett.
- Barnett was a significant player for the Cardinals, with statistics from previous seasons highlighted.