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Columbia Missourian

12-year-old collapses during football practice

By The Associated Press
September 26, 2008 | 4:20 p.m. CDT

ST. LOUIS — A 12-year-old suburban St. Louis boy is in critical condition after collapsing on the field during football practice.

The incident happened Thursday in Mehlville in south St. Louis County. The boy collapsed between drills after complaining of dizziness. His name has not been released.

It wasn't immediately clear if the collapse was related to the practice.