Eliot Abramson, a 17-year-old sophomore, spent nearly a week in intensive care after collapsing on the field
A Washington high school lacrosse star died after a regular play turned tragic on the field.
Eliot Abramson, a 17-year-old midfielder at Mercer Island High School near Seattle, was competing in a college recruiting showcase on June 1 when the incident occurred.
The 6-foot-2 sophomore had been involved in Mercer Island lacrosse since elementary school when he was struck by a fast-moving lacrosse ball at the base of his neck.