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The Azle Hornets line up for the anthem before a game against Grapevine on Aug. 30, 2019, in Azle.<\/p>\n
David Kent<\/p>\n
Special to the Star-Telegram<\/p>\n
The Azle community is rallying behind former Hornet Tyler Ulrich, who was critically injured Saturday while playing football for Southern Nazarene University in an away game against Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas.<\/p>\n
After this story was published, his family announced that Ulrich died Thursday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Southern Nazarene confirmed to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA<\/a> that Ulrich, 21, suffered a traumatic injury and was in critical condition following the incident. The game was delayed for 45 minutes while he received medical attention on the field.<\/p>\n Ulrich was a sophomore safety<\/a> listed at 5-foot-10, 200 pounds.<\/p>\n A GoFundMe was started<\/a> to raise money for the Ulrich family, and it has received over $10,000.<\/p>\n Part of the fundraiser\u2019s description reads:<\/p>\n \u201cThis gofundme is simply one way for us to come together and allow them to focus on each other and the moments that matter most. If there was ever a time for a community to come together, it\u2019s now. Every donation, no matter the amount, will allow Tyler\u2019s loved ones to focus on what matters most \u2014 being together and being by his side.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd more than anything, we ask you to pray. Pray for Tyler. Pray for his family. Pray for the medical team caring for him. Pray for strength, comfort, peace, and God\u2019s presence in every moment ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n Southern Nazarene, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, plays in the Great American Conference in NCAA Division II.<\/p>\n This story was originally published October 15, 2026 at 10:39 AM.<\/p>\n