Mercer Island student dies after lacrosse-ball injury at recruiting showcase
A Mercer Island High School sophomore, Eliot Abramson, died from injuries after a lacrosse ball struck the back of his neck during a recruiting showcase at Islander Stadium; a firefighter kept him conscious until he could be rushed to Harborview Medical Center. His family said he chose to be an organ donor, and his decision will save lives as the community prepares tributes in upcoming games.