Connors State College Basketball Player Ethan Dietz Dies After In-Game Head Injury in Texas

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{ "title": "Connors State College Basketball Player Ethan Dietz Dies After In-Game Head Injury in Texas", "article": "Tragedy struck the Connors State College basketball community when sophomore Ethan Dietz, a 6-foot-8 forward, passed away on November 25 after suffering a head injury during a men's basketball game against Grayson College in Texas. Dietz, who was originally from Vilonia, Arkansas, had been averaging eight points per game this season. The exact nature of his injury remains unclear, but school spokesperson Shannon Rigsby confirmed that it appeared to be a head injury. In a statement, the school paid tribute to Dietz, describing him as someone who embodied the values of hard work and teamwork. "Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy," the statement read. A vigil will be held in Dietz's honor at the Connors State College campus in Warner, Oklahoma on December 1. The team and community are still coming to terms with the loss, and the school's thoughts are with Dietz's family and friends during this difficult time. "