Blythewood H.S. football team remembers athlete during press conference

Troy Moore Blythewood High School football player (Photo: Leevy’s Funeral Home)

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — A South Carolina high school community is mourning the loss of a beloved student.

The Blythewood High School football team posted on social media to share the news of their loss.

The post on ‘x” referring to the student, Troy Moore, as a member of their family who was just as “talented” as he was “dynamic”.

On Wednesday, September 4, the school held a press conference, where Moore’s head football coach James Martin spoke on the memory of him.

Blythewood High School Principal Matt Sherman released a statement about the loss of Troy Moore as well saying,

“Dear Bengal Nation Family, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved student, Troy Allen Moore, a thriving junior at Blythewood High School, who left us on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Troy was a cherished member of our community, known for his athletic talents as a member of both our varsity football and basketball teams, his kindness, enthusiasm, and academic excellence.

During his time here, Troy touched many lives.
He brought a sense of humor, creativity, friendship and dedication to his studies and interactions with others.
His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
We believe it is essential to share this information with you, because when such a tragedy occurs, it affects not only our Bengal family but also the entire Richland Two family.

As we navigate this difficult time, let us come together to support one another.
It is natural to feel a range of emotions—grief, sadness, and even confusion.
Please remember that our community is here to offer support.
Counseling services are available for students and staff who may need someone to talk to.
If you have concerns about your child’s reaction, please contact our school at 691-4090 and dial “0” so that we may connect you with one of our school counselors.
We are dedicated to supporting our students through this difficult time.

We encourage everyone to honor Troy by remembering the positive impact he had on our community.
Let us keep Troy and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
May we find comfort in each other and strength in the shared memories we hold.”

There has been nothing released concerning the details behind Moore’s death, Richland School District Two officials have confirmed that Moore did not pass away on school property. ABC Columbia News has reached out to the Richland County Coroner’s office to determine the cause of death, but have not heard back.