SEBASTIAN, FL. — Kamaree Jevon Lyons, a Sebastian River High School senior sports star, died Saturday night following a school basketball event.

Lyons, 17, was playing basketball at the high school during open gym Saturday night when he collapsed and died, said Indian River County School District officials.

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“He walked off the court and collapsed,” Maddux said. “An ambulance transported him to Sebastian River Medical Center and, unfortunately, he passed away.”

Indian River Schools released the following statement of the tragic death:

@IRCSchools
We’re saddened to inform our SDIRC family that one of our SRHS seniors, Kamaree Lyons, passed away on Sat. evening. Kamaree was a member of the football and basketball teams and was well-loved by his friends and teachers. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends. source

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