Last night I received a frantic call from one of my players crying as he told me another member of my team had drowned and for me to please to come help. The accident took place at Lake Pushmataha in Philadelphia. It's a call I'll certainly never forget.

15 year old Jerry Triplett drowned last night and left a huge hole in the collective heart of Carthage, Ms residents. Jerry was a Soph and had just started his 1st HS game- Friday's 27-26 come from behind victory over West Lauderdale. Jerry was a district champ powerlifter and an all around good kid. Usually had a smile on his face and was one of the hardest workers we had on our team. It's just a sad ending to a life ended way too soon. He was a great kid that will be missed terribly by his family, his teachers, and his brothers on our team.

I have started a GoFundMe to help his family with the expenses they are about to have to deal with in this horrible ordeal. Anything you guys can do to help will be greatly appreciated.

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https://www.gofundme.com/jerry-triplett-family-expenses