Julius Poppinga, 17, died on Wednesday after having breathing issues, according to the Los Angeles Times. The junior who played football and lacrosse is the son of former Green Bay Packers player Brady Poppinga.
A 17-year-old Westlake High School athlete has died after suffering breathing complications, according to a letter sent out to the school's community this week.
The Times says that players were told of Poppinga's death at a team meeting. They still plan on playing in their scheduled game on Friday, against Thousand Oaks High School.
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