Division-II running back pronounced dead after medical emergency in team's season opener

William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died following a medical emergency on the sideline during the team’s season-opening game against Fort Lewis College. The game was suspended, and a vigil is scheduled to honor the junior player. Barnett, who had scored a touchdown earlier, was a business major from Shawnee, Kansas.

• William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett passed away after a medical emergency during a game.
• The incident occurred during the team’s season opener against Fort Lewis College.
• A vigil is scheduled for Saturday evening to honor Barnett.
• Interim president Dr. Drew Van Horn thanked first responders and expressed the community’s grief.
• Barnett had scored a touchdown earlier in the game.
• He was a junior business major from Shawnee, Kansas, and had prior high school success.