Vandegift High School is reeling.
Graylan Spring, a former wide receiver on the Vipers squad, passed away from injuries endured in a collision with an 18-wheeler Friday.
He was 19, less than three weeks from his 20th birthday.
The Vandegrift High School football team’s Twitter account tweeted their condolences.
Graylan, we love you. Always smiling, a friend to everyone, truly inspiring to anyone that knew you. Fierce competitor at all times. There is no one else like you. You will be missed forever and we will always keep you in our heart. Rest in Peace, Gray❤️ #watermoccasin #11 pic.twitter.com/SboxwtAKqN
— Vandegrift Football (@VHSFootball) January 22, 2023
“Graylan, we love you. Always smiling, a friend to everyone, truly inspiring to anyone that knew you. Fierce competitor at all times. There is no one else like you. You will be missed forever, and we will always keep you in our hearts. Rest in Peace, Gray.”
Spring was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Micah McAfoose, when the car became lodged beneath the trailer of the 18-wheeler.
McAfoose was pronounced dead at the scene, and Spring was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Both boys played competitively for Stephen F. Austin.
“The entire SFA family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Graylan Spring and baseball student-athlete Micah McAfoose,” a statement from the SFA Athletic Department stated. “Graylan and Micah were two special people who meant so much to Stephen F. Austin, our football and baseball programs, and our athletic department. We ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.”
