Lake Travis High School Football Season Opener Canceled Following Player’s Death
The Lake Travis High School football team has canceled its season opener after a player, Odin Hensley, died last week following a medical emergency at practice.
Portland, OR, August 21, 2026 —
The Lake Travis High School football team’s season opener has been canceled. The cancellation comes in the wake of the death of player Odin Hensley, who passed away last week. Hensley experienced a medical emergency during a practice session.
The circumstances surrounding the medical emergency have not been fully detailed. The decision to cancel the highly anticipated season opener was made by the school and its athletic department. Further details regarding the team’s schedule for the remainder of the season were not immediately available.
Odin Hensley was a member of the Lake Travis High School football team. His passing has cast a somber mood over the school community and the local athletic community. The school has not released specific information regarding funeral arrangements or memorial services.
The medical emergency occurred during a team practice. The response to the emergency and the subsequent medical care provided to Hensley have not been disclosed. This event has led to a pause in the team’s athletic activities as they grapple with the loss of their teammate.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
