Marine-bound female football player dies in tragic drunk driving accident

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Female high school football player and recent marine-bound Sophia Delott was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver, this weekend. 

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It is with a heavy heart that I say that Sophia Delott a student that went to my school, was struck and killed by a drunk driver last night. She was a best friend to many. Rest in peace you beautiful soul! pic.twitter.com/5FWU6AvTXv

— Shane O'Connor (@ShaneWallOConn1) June 29, 2019

"Sophie was a Warhawk through and through. She was a Marine. Most of all, she was our family," said head football coach Chris Miller to People Magazine. 

Sophia was the only female on her football team, and it's clear that the entire team is going to miss her dearly.

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