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High school American football player dies after gridiron injury

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A New Jersey high school football player died after he was hurt in a game, school officials confirmed (AFP Photo/Marc Serota)

New York (AFP) - A New Jersey high school football player died after he was hurt in a game on Friday night, school officials confirmed on Saturday.

Quarterback Evan Murray, a three-sport star at Warren Hills Regional High School died after being injured during a game in Washington, New Jersey.

In a statement released Saturday, interim Superintendent Gary Bowen said the school community was "deeply saddened" but did not elaborate on the nature of Murray's injury.