This is extremely sad to hear.
Evan Murray, a senior at Warren Hills Regional High School died after sustaining an injury in a varsity football game, school officials said.
No details about his injury were immediately made public. According to a GoFundMe fundraising page set up for the Murray family, Evan was “hit in the back field and suffered a life taking injury.”
Evan was a bright student who “excelled in academics and in sports,” and was a three-sport athlete, the fundraising page said. He served as varsity quarterback since sophomore year and was a varsity baseball pitcher and varsity basketball player.
More than $12,000 had been raised for his family as of early Saturday afternoon.
The sudden death prompted an outpouring of support on social media.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Evan Murray.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 26, 2015
A guy everyone wanted to be like. A true hometown hero. You'll be missed. You'll always be the leader of this team. pic.twitter.com/2u6Irlvhse
— Mark Formichelli (@M_Formo) September 26, 2015
On behalf of all the people of New Jersey, Mary Pat and I send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Murray family on the loss of Evan.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) September 26, 2015
By Glenn Erby
