2 Houston-Area Athletes Collapse on Practice Fields

HOUSTON - Two Houston-area high school athletes were taken to hospitals after collapsing during practice Wednesday afternoon.

A Dawson High School sophomore collapsed during a routine football practice drill around 1 p.m., officials with Pearland ISD said.

Nearly three hours later, a Magnolia West High School soccer player collapsed on the practice field, according to a Magnolia ISD statement.

Staff at both school districts performed CPR and used a defibrillator on the students before paramedics arrived.

Both players were transported to local hospitals.

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