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Dan Lanning Shares Emotional Reaction to Tragic Death of Sweet Home Football Player

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reflected on the devastating loss of Mason Flores, a 16-year-old junior varsity football player from Sweet Home High School who died on his birthday after suffering a severe brain injury during a game. Flores collapsed during a match against Marist Catholic on September 28, experiencing seizures and becoming unresponsive before being rushed to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, where he succumbed to his injuries a week later.

The tragedy struck just 35 miles from Eugene, where Lanning expressed his grief, acknowledging the emotional toll such losses have on families and communities tied to the sport. 'Life is a lot bigger than football,' he said, emphasizing the human cost behind the game’s intensity.

Sweet Home High School plans to honor Flores’ memory during homecoming, underscoring the lasting impact of his life and the void left by his untimely passing.

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