Teen Basketball Player Dies During Camp

Lewis Ogioba, 15, would have been a sophomore at Easton Area High School

Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a young Northampton County basketball player.
15-year-old Lewis Ogioba died on Wednesday while attending a basketball camp.

Lewis reportedly collapsed on the court and was taken to a hospital. He was pronounced dead that night.

So far there is no word on the cause of death.

Ogioba would have been a sophomore at Easton Area High School.The school district sent their condolences in a released statement.

Counselors and support services were available for students at the high school library on Thursday and Friday.

Loved ones also created a memorial page for Lewis on facebook.

Funeral services will be held for Lewis on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Forks United Church of Christ in Stockertown, Pa.
 

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