SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – Brevard Public Schools has identified Zachary Sealey as the student who died suddenly at DeLaura Middle School Monday afternoon, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
School officials aren't sure yet what caused seventh-grader Zachary to collapse between classes. Teachers and administrators responded quickly to render aid, according to schools spokeswoman Jennifer Wolfinger.
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"Administration was there and they did start CPR on him," Wolfinger said. "Everybody responded really quickly.
"We still don't have any information as a cause. Nothing was happening on campus that may have caused it."
Wolfinger said school psychologists are on campus Tuesday and will remain there as long as needed.
Assistant Superintendent Matt Reed spoke on the suddenness of Zachary's death.
"He just never regained consciousness. EMS was there very, very quickly. They took him to the hospital and sadly we learned later that he had passed away," Reed said. "The faculty and principal here are devastated ... it's just so sad. Our hearts are with the family."
Zachary was a youth football player who played for the South Beach Seahawks in Satellite Beach, according to Florida Today.
Competition was set aside by rivals at the Suntree Viera Youth Football League Monday when they took to Facebook to express their condolences for Zachary's family and everyone in the football community. According to the Facebook page:
"In times like these, it's important to remember that rivalry does not matter. Ultimately, the game of football does not matter. The bonds and relationships forged throughout participation, however, matter intensely. Zachary was someone's son, someone's friend, and someone's teammate."