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Lake Travis Senior Odin Hensley Dies After Cardiac Arrest at Football Practice

The school's leaders and community have mobilized counseling and large-scale financial and emotional support as the program and family cope with the loss.

Overview

  • During a Monday morning practice, a Lake Travis High School senior suffered a reported seizure that led to cardiac arrest and was airlifted by Travis County STAR Flight to Dell Children’s Medical Center for intensive care.
  • Hensley, 17, died late Wednesday, a fact the family confirmed to reporters and Lake Travis ISD superintendent Curtis Null confirmed in a letter to families.
  • The district arranged counselors for students and staff and the team canceled activities on the day of the incident while coaches and trainers worked with first responders on site.
  • Hundreds attended a vigil and a GoFundMe for the family raised six‑figure donations, and nearby programs and rivals publicly offered condolences and practical support such as links to heart screenings.
  • Officials have released only limited medical details beyond references to a reported seizure and cardiac arrest, and the school community is now focused on grief support and covering medical and funeral expenses.