Westlake High School football player, Julius Poppinga, passes away at age 17
The Westlake High School community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old student who has passed away, as per an email that was sent out to the school community.
Principal Jason Branham shared in a statement that the school’s site leadership team received the heartbreaking news of Julius Poppinga’s sudden passing. Julius, who was an 11th grade student and a member of the Warrior Football and Lacrosse teams at Westlake High School, will be deeply missed.
After experiencing respiratory issues, the teenager, who was a defensive end for the school’s football team, was admitted to the hospital.
The source, who chose to remain anonymous, was cited in the paragraph.
According to The Times, he hasn’t participated in any games or training sessions since Westlake’s first match against Taft on August 18th.
Outside the campus, a beautiful memorial was taking shape with flowers, heartfelt written messages, and cherished photos of Poppinga. It was a touching tribute to honor and remember the impact that Poppinga had on the lives of those who knew and loved him. The memorial was a reminder of the deep connection he had with the community and the lasting legacy he left behind.
According to the school’s football team, they expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the Poppinga Family. They considered Julius as a beloved member of their team, and his loss will be felt deeply by the entire tribe.
At the moment, we do not have any additional details regarding the reason behind the individual’s passing. However, this news has left the residents of Lake Elsinore in shock and sorrow.
The student passed away following a physical education class.
