Breanne McKean, 17, died Friday after collapsing on her high school's football field due to an undisclosed "medical emergency during homecoming festivities" before the football game.
"It is with a heavy heart that the Mapleton Local School district announces the passing of Bre McKean," Mapleton Local Schools said in a statement on Saturday. "Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the McKean family, friends, and Mapleton community."
She was a senior homecoming queen candidate, multi-sport athlete, and daughter of the athletic director at Mapleton High School in Ohio.
"[Breanne] was everything to us," her father, Tim McKean said.
The head coaches of Mapleton and South Central football teams decided to suspend the game after learning of Breanne's death at halftime.
"A special thank you goes out to the South Central community, administration, coaches, players and fans for their compassion and support last night."
"We would also like to thank our Mapleton community and surrounding school districts and communities for their continued support, encouragement and prayers during this difficult time."
Mapleton Local Schools announced on Monday that a memorial scholarship in honor of Breanne has now been set up due to "overwhelming support."
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