Rocky River High basketball player collapses during game, CMS says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A Rocky River High School basketball player collapsed during a game Tuesday night, district officials said.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, athlete Henry Price, who plays for Rocky River High in Mint Hill, collapsed during a Southwestern 4A Conference basketball tournament game at Independence High School.

CMS officials said onsite medics provided medical care and transported Price to the hospital for additional treatment.

Officials told WBTV Price should be okay, but what exactly happened is pretty unclear right now. The school is crediting medical services for getting to him so quickly.

“Common enough is how I’d short answer, that we’d always want to have trainers on site that are well-versed on how to resuscitate someone,” Atrium Health Dr. David Price said.

According to CMS, counseling services will be offered throughout the week and will be available to any student who needs assistance.

“We are hopeful for a speedy recovery and ask that you join us in keeping the student and his family in your thoughts and prayers,” a statement from CMS read in part.

The Southwestern 4A Conference also tweeted support for Price.

The game is being rescheduled for later this week, at the earliest on Thursday night. School officials say it’ll be played at a neutral site like East Mecklenburg.

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