The loss of a 14-year-old boy — a son, teammate, and friend — has left his school and community in quiet disbelief. Fields that once rang with laughter now feel subdued, carrying the weight of unfinished dreams. In the days ahead, the focus will turn to caring for those who loved him most: teammates who saw him as a leader, classmates who felt his kindness, and a family now learning how to breathe in a world that feels abruptly smaller.