High school football player dies after hit

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – A high school football player from Spokane Valley has died after suffering a blow to the head in a Friday night game.

Andrew Swank, 17, was in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center after surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He died Sunday night, the hospital announced.

“Drew is now in heaven with God,” said a statement issued by Valley Christian School, where Swank was a junior defensive back.

Valley Christian was playing Washtucna High School at Washtucna, south of Ritzville, on Friday. Team officials said Swank took a hard hit during the game, walked to the sideline and collapsed. He was airlifted to Sacred Heart in Spokane.

Swank is survived by his parents, four sisters and three brothers.
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