Tragedy in Decatur County

[Tiger87]

Tragedy which puts sports in perspective...

Riverside High School senior Stephen Gant, the top baseball prospect in the state, committed suicide yesterday. Gant signed with Vandy in the fall and was scheduled to graduate next month. He led Riverside to state championships the past 2 years while winning MVP honors, and they were the favorite to win their 3rd consecutive title this year. He was The Jackson Sun's player of the year the past 3 years. He has an older brother who also plays for Vandy.

[bleedtigerblue]

My prayers go out to this family. I have buried a teenage son, I don't think there is anything harder than having to bury a young child.

[Tiger87]

I just found out his older brother actually transferred to Memphis last year and plays baseball for the Tigers. Moderators can move to the Tigers baseball forum, if you want.

[tiganiga]

I just found out his older brother actually transferred to Memphis last year and plays baseball for the Tigers. Moderators can move to the Tigers baseball forum, if you want.

clayton gant - the brother - transferred from tennessee, not from vandy.

still a sad story.

[AFTiger]

I'm sad to read this news. Power & prayers to the family. May this young man rest in peace.

[AFTiger]

Article: http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20...WS01/304040004