Nick Dixon, a senior at Spartanburg High School, died during surgery a day after he committed to play in college, according to reports. (Facebook)
A high school football standout in South Carolina died during surgery a day after he committed to play in college, according to reports.
Nick Dixon, a senior at Spartanburg High School, suffered complications Friday during a surgical procedure to repair his ACL and Meniscus, news station WLTX reported.
The night before, the 18-year-old athlete accepted an offer to join the Wingate University team next fall on a four-year scholarship, according to the school district.
School officials said Dixon — who played linebacker, defensive line and running back — was “one of the most elite athletes,” WLTV reported.
“He excelled on the turf and off, contributing to the team and to his community,” the district said in a Facebook post. “Anyone who knows Nick describes him as everyone’s best friend. A talented and highly respected student-athlete.”
Spartanburg County Coroner said an autopsy will be performed to determine the teen’s cause of death, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal reported.
A GoFundMe page was created to raise money for Dixon’s funeral arrangements.
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