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Thursday, August 9, 2007

High school football player collapses

Officials with Rockdale County schools have suspended all outdoor activities until at least Saturday after a football player collapsed during practice.

The 16-year-old Heritage High junior collapsed near the end of an afternoon practice session Tuesday. He was treated at a local hospital, later released, and is recovering at home. An official said the heat index was 101 degrees at the start of that practice.

Last summer, a Rockdale County High player died from heat-related injuries.

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