Barnwell football player dies after apparent heatstroke

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By NBCAugusta Reporters

Story Published: Aug 31, 2008 at 10:43 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 1, 2008 at 8:21 PM EST

Some sad news to report out of Barnwell High School as offensive lineman James Wooden passed away early Sunday morning.

Wooden, a 6 foot 5, 340 pound offensive lineman, collapsed after practice last week. The cause of death has yet to be determined, but it is believed Wooden suffered a heat stroke.

He was a junior at Barnwell High School.

Thursday, Sep 4 at 1:28 PM Paula wrote ...

I am So sorry to hear this News.My Prayers go out to this Young Mans family,Friends and Loved ones that Knew him.

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