Ithaca High School Student Dies in Farming Accident; Football Game Canceled
A high school student and football player, Briggs Maxwell of Ithaca School District, died following a farming accident involving a skid loader. His school's scheduled football game has been canceled.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 27, 2026 — A tragedy has struck the Ithaca School District community with the death of a high school student and football player, Briggs Maxwell. The incident occurred as a result of a farming accident involving a skid loader.
The details surrounding the accident have not been fully disclosed, but authorities confirmed that Briggs Maxwell passed away due to injuries sustained. Maxwell was a student at Ithaca School District and a member of the school’s football team.
In light of this devastating loss, the scheduled football game for the school has been canceled. The Ithaca School District has not yet released a formal statement regarding the cancellation or any planned tributes to Maxwell. The name of the farm or specific location of the accident was not provided.
The loss of a young member of the community, especially one involved in school activities like sports, often has a profound impact. Further details regarding the accident and the school’s response are expected to be released.
Story summarized from the original created by Calahan Steed, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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