{"id":505097,"date":"2026-03-05T10:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/505097\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:59:18","slug":"12-year-old-dies-suddenly-after-soccer-practice-what-started-as-a-normal-afternoon-turned-into-every-parents-worst-nightmare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/505097\/","title":{"rendered":"12-Year-Old Dies Suddenly After Soccer Practice: \u2018What Started as a Normal Afternoon Turned Into Every Parent\u2019s Worst Nightmare\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEED TO KNOW<\/p>\n

Adriel Enriquez was at his Platinum IE soccer practice on Feb. 26<\/p>\n

During the practice, the 12-year-old went into cardiac arrest and collapsed. He died shortly after<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no words that make sense when a child is taken too soon,\u201d\u00a0his uncle, Joshua Gutierrez, wrotet<\/p>\n

A 12-year-old boy died unexpectedly after his soccer practice in San Bernardino, Calif., on Feb. 26.<\/p>\n

Adriel Enriquez, who was going to celebrate his 13th birthday next month, went into cardiac arrest and collapsed during practice. The pre-teen later died, according to the GoFundMe<\/a> created by his uncle Joshua Gutierrez.<\/p>\n

The page was created to help his parents, Ricky and Brenda, with the unexpected funeral expenses. Enriquez was one of three boys, with two younger brothers.<\/p>\n

\"Adriel<\/p>\n

Adriel Enriquez
Credit: GoFundMe<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no words that make sense when a child is taken too soon,\u201d Gutierrez wrote, describing his nephew as someone who \u201cbrought light, energy, and joy everywhere he went.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat started as a normal afternoon doing what he loved turned into every parent\u2019s worst nightmare,\u201d the GoFundMe’s description read.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdriel loved soccer. It wasn\u2019t just something he played, it was something he truly loved. He showed up with heart, with passion, and with a smile,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n

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A photo Adriel Enriquez when he was a child.
Credit: GoFundMe<\/p>\n

Enriquez\u2019s soccer club, Platinum IE, posted an Instagram<\/a> tribute to the late player and announced that a vigil in his honor will be held on Thursday, March 5. The club acknowledged his passion for the sport in the announcement, saying, \u201cWe lost one of our Platinum IE family members suddenly and unexpectedly after practice doing what he loved most: being on the field with his team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Platinum IE shared that the organization is \u201cheartbroken,” and asked for support \u201cto honor and celebrate his beautiful life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was the sweetest, most gentle and shy soul, with a quiet strength that touched everyone around him,\u201d the club said on Instagram. \u201cForever our #23.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n