Apr 152011
Texas Women’s U-23 player and University of Texas Women’s Club captain Stephanie Flores died early Friday in a Kansas hospital from injures she sustained in a game last weekend.
Her head hit the ground while making a tackle, according to reports.
Traci Schmidtke, coach of the U-23 team, put out this release. You can donate to Stephanie’s memorial funds by clicking on the link and going to the Pay Pal option.
This is a tragic accident. A fine student, leader and person has been lost. She was well-loved by her teammates and friends.
Stephanie Flores
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Stephanie. She is a beautiful girl. Please know there are many of us out here that are sharing your pain even though we did not know Stephanie personally.
We send our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to Stephanie’s family and friends. She blessed our lives with her presence and definately leaves her footprints in our hearts.
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I have been filming rugby for 20 years because I think it is a great sport and terrific athletes for both men and women play it but there are always risk in playing sports .
My players for stephanie’s family and the Texas Rugby Union.May God be with you.
Bill Burch
professional rugby videographer