Students say ‘hero’ high school football star died shielding others from shooting at fall festival
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} High school football star Bryce Gerlach, 18, has been hailed a hero after he died shielding his friends from a shooting at a fall festival in Indiana. Police believe Corydon Central High School student Gerlach and the injured individuals were innocent bystanders. He didn’t deserve that.” Gerlach played on the school’s varsity football team. South Harrison Community School System Superintendent Mark Eastridge also reflected on the teen’s memory.