LONG BEACH — A player on the Cabrillo High School boys frosh-soph soccer team died Friday evening following an on-field medical emergency during a home game against Long Beach Poly.
The Long Beach Unified School District released a statement regarding the passing of the unidentified student:
“We are heartbroken to share that a Cabrillo High School 9th grade student passed away after experiencing a medical emergency during a soccer game,” the district’s statement said. “Our thoughts are with the student’s family, and the entire community. Counseling services will be available when school resumes on Tuesday to support those in need. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further details will be shared.”
Cabrillo canceled all of its sporting events after the incident happened Friday night.
The Cabrillo boys soccer team’s Instagram page said a vigil will be held at the school on Saturday at 9 a.m.
“The hardest post we have ever had to make. Today on 1/17/25 we lost one of our kids. As a team we would like to invite everyone and anyone who would like to come, to leave flowers and candles at the field,” the post said. “We will meet at the roundabout at 9 a.m. to walk on over to field. Forever and always we will hold (the player) in our hearts.”