Noble Bears Give Condolences to Chickasha High

By Colleen Chen, NEWS 9

NOBLE, Oklahoma -- The Noble High football team was told Friday morning that the evening's football game against Chickasha had been canceled. Instead, the team held a scrimmage in the afternoon. The decision came after Chickasha football player Kody Turner passed away.

Turner had passed out at practice on Tuesday. He died at OU's Children's Hospital early Friday morning. His funeral has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grand Assembly of God Church.

Noble High players said they practiced with heavy hearts and with Kody Turner's family in their thoughts.

"When the principal told us we wouldn't be playing, we were disappointed. We understand though. It just goes to show football isn't everything. That's what our principal said this morning," said Noble High School football team captain Trey Jones.

News that the 16-year-old had passed away hit close to home for Noble Principal Frank Soloman.

"Honestly, it scares you. The hardest thing in life is to lose a child. My wife and I know what it's like. We are praying for the Turner family and the Chickasha community," Soloman said.

Funeral service arrangements for Kody are still pending.

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