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William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game

Junior taken to hospital after first-quarter emergency Division II season opener suspended and later canceled School plans vigil for Barnett and his family William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett had a medical emergency on the sideline during ⁠the school’s season opener on Saturday. and the school later announced his death. Barnett, a junior, ⁠reportedly experienced seizure-like ⁠symptoms during ​the fir…

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William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.

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Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener

William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.

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