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High School South Fayette Major Biology Bio Related Stats Historical Biography As a South Riding, There will be a permanent void in our hearts and our hope is to live out her legacy and make her proud each and every day. She was a key member of our 2021 Womens College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year.. "The official report from the Medical Examiners Office is pending, and out of respect for her family and friends, there is no other information to release at this time.". Wannenburg was traveling with his wife Evette and their daughter Isabelle and son Pedrie Jr. at the time of the accident. 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. "Pedrie was a fun-loving and hard-working man and someone who gave all he had on the pitch, but afterwards always had a smile on his face," he said in a statement. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Additional resources have included telehealth services, additional training for faculty and staff, and an external group to review the schools services. "There was no way I was leaving (Treveon Graham and Briante Weber)," Smart said as he reflected on his VCU exit during Doug Gottlieb's podcast. Naujokas, Alexis and Little York Rd., according to a statement from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Bernett had a banner game, going 4-for-4 with a homer and two doubles. And so, three on our campus hits as hard as three could, if not more so.. Apted, Kevin Odicci Alexander, who was a member of last season's JMU team, posted a tribute to Bernett on Twitter. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) The death of a James Madison softball star has been classified as an apparent suicide. You have permission to edit this article. Humphrey, Lauren James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett dies of apparent suicide at 20 The catcher and cleanup hitter for the Dukes was a high-achieving member As we all know, Lauren was a very bright and promising young person, Bourne said. ', 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. Herzig, Libby Hale, Christian Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. And throughout our entire athletics program.. Star James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the school in its historic run to the Women's College World Series, died of apparent suicide, authorities said Wednesday. The James Madison University community is mourning the loss of JMU softball player Lauren Bernett. Landsowne, "We are devastated at the passing of Vodacom Bulls legend Pedrie Wannenburg. Miller considers mental health perhaps one of the largest issues on college campuses right now. As we previously reported, JMU officials announced on Tuesday that Bernett -- a sophomore catcher for the Dukes -- had died at the age of 20. Fly high Lauren, your JMU Softball family will forever love you.". Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes, read a joint letter to the JMU community from the school's president, Jonathan Alger, and director of athletics, Jeff Bourne. The official 2021 Softball Roster for the James Madison University Dukes Skip To Main Lauren Her huge heart showed grace and kindness to everyone she ever met. James Madison University has announced the death of softball athlete Lauren Bernett one of the key players of the 2021 Womens College World Series. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. The school did not provide details about the cause or circumstances of the 20-year-olds death. And its cause for the university to continue to evaluate the mental health resources it offers, around what was already a concerning issue. The Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said on Thursday that Bernett died by suicide. There is no additional information to display. Lutz, Kayla 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. Bernett, on the field, started throughout her freshman year, including during the Dukes run to their first-ever WCWS last spring. The team finishes the year 21-21 overall. Butler, Hannah Bernett, Kylie Brambleton, HARRISONBURG, Va. (KDKA) - A James Madison University softball player from McDonald has died. "The JMU family is devastated to have lost one of our own. The James Madison softball team was the first Virginia team to make the Womens College World Series in 13 years. Bernett, a JMU sophomore, died on April 25 at age 20. He was 41. 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She was someone he described as an integral part of the softball program. One is too many, Miller said. When Jimmy Miller learned of Terry Hollands passing Sunday, his mind immediately drifted to a photograph from nearly 40 years ago. What makes the Justices so elite? This has been an extremely difficult week on our campus, especially for those of us in and around the athletic program, Bourne said. A week later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she recorded hits in seven of her nine at-bats. Students and faculty at James Madison University are mourning the loss of sophomore student-athlete Lauren Bernett. 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. 1 ranking in country. JAMES Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett has died just hours after being named the conference player of the week. Apr 26, 2022. Bernett was from McDonald, Pennsylvania, and majored in biology, according to her bio on the JMU website. The 20-year-old 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. 1, Gina Meyer told NBC's "TODAY.". He was 41. Lauren Bernett during an NCAA softball game on May 28, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri. Alex Porte is a senior trending reporter at TODAY Digital and is based in Los Angeles. Well need to continue to do so, he said. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. JMU Cancels Softball Season After Death Of Player Lauren Bernett by Annie DeVoe Business. Gordon, Madison Shifflett, Odicci Lauren Bernett, the star softball player at James Madison University whose death at age 20 was announced earlier this week, died of an apparent suicide, Bourne noted that in Bernetts last at-bat, on April 24 against Drexel, she hit a home run. We can't overstate how appreciative we are as you have reached out to us and continued to honor Lauren and her memory. She struggled with balancing "athletics, academics and the demands of every day life" that "overwhelmed her in a single, desperate moment, according to a family statement. ", We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. She was 20 years old. Boseman, Loren Dies in Police Custody After Arrest Following High-Speed Chase, UMass Amherst Lacrosse Player Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 19: 'He Will Sorely Be Missed', Washington University Basketball Player Justin Hardy Dies at 22 After Stomach Cancer Diagnosis, Sailor and 8 Marines Killed in Training Accident Off Calif. 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However, we want others to know the impact Lauren had on each of our lives, and each member of not only our softball family but the entire JMU community. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The universityannounced the athlete's death on Tuesday; however, a cause of death was not provided. The schools statement did not state a cause of death, but Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said on Wednesday that Bernett apparently died of suicide. But there was an overwhelming number that just didnt feel like they could play and be competitive, said Bourne, adding that he feels coach Loren LaPorte made the right decision. The squads doubleheader against Longwood on Wednesday has been canceled along with a weekend series against Delaware. Terry Holland, who coached the University of Virginia basketball program to a pair of Final Fours and nine NCAA tournaments in 16 seasons, die. 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