Posted on 10/13/2005 8:04:14 AM PDT by reagandemo
By ERIC ZAGER / WHAS11 News
“It’s kinda crazy for somebody so young to die so early.”
One of their own, a newcomer to Western High School, Francisco Valle-Victorino was a goalie on Western’s undefeated soccer team. On Tuesday, he died from injuries he received in a big district game against Pleasure Ridge park.
“He was a good kid,” says student Calvin Miles.
Valle-Victorino is so new at Western, they don’t have his picture. The school flew the Mexican flag Tuesday in his honor, as well as the American flag at half-staff.
Principal Louis Hughley was worn out after spending the night at the hospital. “This has been the toughest day of my career. I’ve been in this business for 30 years.”
It’s still not clear what killed Valle-Victorino, but an opposing player trying to score kicked the ball, striking him in the neck.
“Everybody loved him. He was a lovely guy on the team. I know a lot of his peers loved him, loved to be around him,” says Western Soccer Coach Montrelle Irvin.
Despite having a significant language barrier, Valle-Victorino was an instant hit with classmates on and off the field.
“He was nice, friendly. He spoke nicely. He didn’t really cuss around me or nothing like that. He was a nice guy,” says classmate Laessence Buckner.
Officials won’t know exactly what caused his death until an autopsy is performed.
A memorial fund has been established for Valle-Victorino. Donations can be made at any Fifth Third Bank branch.
Web story produced by Jay Ditzer.
by the way, sorry for the double post.
Soccer's for girls. Real men play rugby.
"Soccer's for girls. Real men play rugby." I hear rugby players eat their dead.
Was he here legally? I don't know but then again you will never get that question answered form the P.C. MSM.
"I hear rugby players eat their dead."
Just the hearts.
you are completely correct i mean sports are physical and do allow contact i guess if they dont want that then dont go out for contact sports i mean you could die walking down the stairs slip and fall on your head thats the sad part.
Perhaps he was a MEXICAN. You can still be a American citizen and been born or raised in Mexico. He probably had close ties to his heritage.
Ever killed anyone?
It's entirely possible for a Mexican citizen to be here perfectly legally (visiting, immigrating and in the process of becoming a US citizen). If so, there's no reason he shouldn't be on an American school soccer team. Don't jump to conclusions.
Yeah, I have a couple of those type soccer balls. Looks like a volleyball till you feel how hard it is.
Thanks for your advice.
Maybe you'd care to read this post, or this one, made OVER A MONTH AGO, before you lecture me.
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