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Saranac student dies after collapsing on football field

Posted at 9:52 PM, Aug 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-29 11:26:10-04

SARANAC, Mich. — A Saranac student has died hours after collapsing during a non-contact portion of football practice Wednesday.

The student, identified as Skylar Lasby, died overnight after being airlifted by Aero Med to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

Officials with Spectrum Health say Lasby died overnight but still no word what caused the young boy to collapse.

Saranac Community Schools posted on Facebook saying resources will be available for students and staff as needed.