Renkin, Pete April 26, 2022 / 3:21 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. HARRISONBURG, Va. (KDKA) - A James Madison University softball player from McDonald has died. But the loss brings JMU softballs season this year to a tragic end the school announced Monday morning that it has canceled the teams remaining four games. Collyer, Scooter Lutz, Kayla I think that, as Ive been with the team a lot over the last week or so, to see teammates with stories about what Lauren meant to them, coaches talking about how Lauren impacted their lives, that I guess I would say since I have the platform, this is a moment for everyone to realize that their life has value and makes a difference in other peoples lives, Miller said. Washington. Wisconsin runner Sarah Shulze died on April 13. The loss of Lauren Bernett a week ago is something that will stick in the hearts and minds of members of the James Madison community for a long time. 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Odicci Alexander, who was a member of last season's JMU team, posted a tribute to Bernett on Twitter. Lauren Bernett during an NCAA softball game on May 28, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri. WebThe JMU softball team has canceled the remainder of its season after the death of sophomore Lauren Bernett. News 05/02/2022 Serious Motorcycle Crash Shuts Local Streets In Charlottesville (DEVELOPING) by Annie DeVoe Police & Fire 05/02/2022 Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wannenburg family," the team wrote on Twitter. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The James Madison softball team was the first Virginia team to make the Womens College World Series in 13 years. She was 20. "We are in the process of conducting a death investigation into the incident and it is currently classified as an apparent suicide," Hutcheson said in a statement. Pettry, Olivia And so, three on our campus hits as hard as three could, if not more so.. According to the Daily News-Record, a JMU student committed suicide in the Edith J. She was someone he described as an integral part of the softball program. Tied the single game RBI record against College of Charleston with seven(4/16). Last Tuesday, JMU athletics community members met for a memorial at Veterans Memorial Park, where the softball team plays. Kathy Lawson, another driver who was struck in the accident, was also transported to a nearby hospital, as well as Alabadi and two teenage passengers in his car, according to HCSO. As we previously reported, JMU officials announced on Tuesday that Bernett -- a sophomore catcher for the Dukes -- had died at the age of 20. The McDonald, Pa., native, a catcher, was having a breakout season this year, after serving an important role on the Dukes history-making Womens College World Series team a year ago. As we all know, Lauren was a very bright and promising young person, Bourne said. The school did not disclose a cause of death. According to her player bio, she was majoring in Biology and minoring in Pre-Vet. On Friday, the JMU Softball Coaching Staff released the following statement on her death: Finding the words to describe what our team is going through right now feels nearly impossible. We are a tight family. Storey, Logan Now, as JMU tries to chart a path forward, Bourne said an incident like that of last week raises the bar in terms of what the university needs to do moving forward to provide resources and support for its student body. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. "Our thoughts are with her family; her coaches, teammates and friends; the rest of our department staff and student-athletes; and the entire JMU community. Terry Holland, who coached the University of Virginia basketball program to a pair of Final Fours and nine NCAA tournaments in 16 seasons, die. Fired RPS employee sues school district, alleges misuse of federal funds. Bermudez, Alissa Lauren Bernett died yesterday, and our condolences and deepest sympathies are with her family, friends, coaches and fellow members of the student-athlete community. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke, Tuesday's letter stated. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office ends affiliation with Reelz TV show 'On Patrol: Live', Former Virginia basketball coach Terry Holland dies after battling Alzheimer's. "To lose someone at the cusp of the rest of his life with a young family, after a long and storied rugby career is extremely sad and our thoughts are with his wife, Evette, their two children, Isabelle and Francois, as well as his parents and other family members, loved ones and friends during this very difficult time," Alexander added. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558. Had a season-high of 18 putouts against Liberty (5/21), Went 2-for-4 with one RBI in the Columbia Super Regional Finals (5/30), Recorded three home runs, one at the Knoxville Regional in the championships game against Liberty (5/23), Recorded a season-high of three hits against George Washington (2/27), Named CAA Rookie of the Week (3/2) after recording four hits, two being doubles in JMU's opening weekend at the Cavalier Classic, JMU Athletics Director's Scholar-Athlete (Fall 2020, Spring 2021), CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2020, Spring 2021), TCS East Coast Summer Nationals Runner-Up in 2018, Played travel ball for Team Pennsylvania Fastpitch played 18u since her freshman year, Mother played softball at Washington and Jefferson College, Plans on majoring in Biology with a minor in Pre-Vet. This has been an extremely difficult week on our campus, especially for those of us in and around the athletic program, Bourne said. Captured o, Twice this season Virginia has traveled to confront an opponent whose NCAA tournament expectations were on life support. Then, this year, she batted .336, which was third on the team. A week later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she recorded hits in seven of her nine at-bats. Fly high Lauren, your JMU Softball family will forever love you.". 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Wannenburg was traveling with his wife Evette and their daughter Isabelle and son Pedrie Jr. at the time of the accident. Lauren Bernett during the UCF Knights Classic softball tournament in Orlando last February. Since graduating from Northern Arizona University with a dual major in journalism and photography, he got his professional start at OUT Magazine, The Advocate and Teen Vogue, and he's since consistently kept his finger on the pulse of the LGBTQ community. Stanford won the national title in Meyer's freshman year in 2019 as she stopped two penalties in the Cardinal's shootout victory over North Carolina in the championship game. 1, Gina Meyer told NBC's "TODAY.". 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There is no additional information to display: Additional resources have included telehealth services, additional training for faculty and staff, and an external group to review the schools services. Stanford soccer goalkeeper Katie Meyer died on March 1, leaving mother Gina Meyer to wonder if the combined pressure of school and sports was too much. She was a staple of our program who we all loved so much. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. "Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. The HCSO said in a news release that 16-year-old Ali Alabadi fled the checkpoint, causing an accident involving four other vehicles. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together. White, Mackenzie View Full Bio, Hannah JMU softball player Lauren Bernett, 20, passed away on Tuesday. On Monday, the school announced that Bernett wasnamed CAA player of the weekafter hitting .788 with seven RBIs and scoring four runs during a series over the weekend. ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, Republican lawmakers propose amendment that would ban gay marriage in Iowa, Monroe man pleads guilty in 2021 shooting death, Trump easily beats DeSantis in GOP primary: poll, Fact check: False claim Kid Rock tweeted about COVID-19 tyranny. Landsowne, Millers office oversees mental health and wellness initiatives on campus. Alex Porte is a senior trending reporter at TODAY Digital and is based in Los Angeles. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," James Madison University president Jonathan Alger and athletic directorJeff Bourne said in a combined statement. Many members of our team found comfort in knowing Lauren would always be there for them on a tough day. 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