What Happened to Lauren Bernett? JMU softball star dies at 20
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James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett passed away at the young age of 20. The news of her demise has left everyone shocked and shattered as it was confirmed this week on Tuesday. The President of the JMU in a statement confirmed the news of Lauren’s demise. But how did Lauren Bernett die?
Read ahead to know more about JMU softball icon Lauren and her sudden demise.
Who was Lauren Bernett?
Lauren Bernett was a young 20 years old catcher at the James Madison University softball. Her mentioned profile for university says that she belonged to McDonald, Pittsburgh. Her parents are known as Scott & Kim Bernett. Additionally, her family also had two of her brothers and sisters as well.
Statement from President Alger and Jeff Bourne on the loss of one of our own: pic.twitter.com/A5JBuR5RUg
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As far as her educational background is concerned, then Lauren was from high school in South Fayette, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Being a talented catcher at JMU softball. Her achievements are hard to miss as a player. Also, her mother was a softball player too at the Washington and Jefferson College.
Lauren Bernett passed away at 20
The news of the demise of the JMU softball player Lauren Bernett came out on the 26th of April this week. While the reason for her death of Lauren hasn’t come out yet. The joint statement from President of JMU Jonathan Alger and athletic director Jeff Bourne confirmed the demise news.
In the statement, the director and president mentioned losing one of their talented student-athlete. Remembering her for being a part of the 2021 Women’s College World Series. Where Lauren was a freshman catcher. Owing to her demise, now JMU has called off the doubleheader against Longwood.
🥎 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 🥎
Lauren Bernett has been named the conference Player of the Week after her impressive performance this weekend!
📰 https://t.co/954Q6Gnhe2#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/ssxzJh6uTA— JMU Softball (@JMUSoftball) April 25, 2022Advertisement
Tributes pour in for softball star Lauren Bernett
While the news on social media about the demise of Lauren Bernett came out. Social media has been getting tribute for the late softball player Lauren Bernett. Meanwhile, in the statement confirming the death news of Lauren too extended heartfelt condolences to the loved ones, teammates, and family of Lauren.
As Lauren last year made her team for the first time to enter the Women’s College World Series. Her absence is surely leaving a void among the team and the JMU. Not to forget, her 18 putout against Liberty was one of the highest for that season. Unfortunately, now she left all too soon for the heavenly abode.
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