Emporia State football player Brexten Green tragically died from cliff diving in Oklahoma
Emporia State lost a great you g man this weekend. A Redshirt sophomore football player Brexten Green died July 2 in a cliff diving accident at Grand Lake in Oklahoma.
Emporia State released this statement on the young football player.
“It’s a terrible day for Emporia State football and just a devastating loss for the Green family,” said Emporia State football coach Garin Higgins in a written release. “Brexten was a great teammate who cared so much about this football program. It showed in his competitive spirit, his work ethic and his willingness to be there for his teammates. He will always be a part of our Hornet football family.”
Green played wide receiver for Emporia State. He was a standout high school player in Oklahoma, being named Player of the Year as a senior after gaining 1,720 receiving yards, 409 rushing yards and scoring 27 total touchdowns.
Please keep his family, friends, and teammates in your prayers.
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