Early Sunday morning, 17-year-old Lundyn Treese was killed in a car crash in Altoona. Later that same day, Keaghan Smith Price, who had just turned 16 the day before, was killed in a crash in Bedford County. The Altoona Girls’ Soccer Team held their first game since the incidents Tuesday night.
“Keaghan, a 10th grade student, was a member of the Mountain Lion Football Team. Keaghan exemplified a good work ethic who was respectful and had the ability to bring liberty to many situations. And Lundyn , a 12th grade student, was a member of the Lady Lions Soccer Team. Lundyn had a love of life and the ability to make others feel welcome and loved, making a positive impression on those who spent time around her,”
At the game, many fans and team members were seen wearing Treese’s jersey number in her honor. Her senior poster was hung up, and many students and community members placed flowers and other items around it. The girls’ soccer team visited the memorial ahead of the game, wearing t-shirts decorated in Treese’s memory.
“Seeing Lundyn in passing, or when we would end up in the same place together, it was just this wonderful thing, because she had grown up to be such a beautiful and responsible girl,” said Altoona Area School District student Lindsey Boose.
Some community members said that Treese would be proud to see so many people come out to support the game.
“She’s smiling down. She always also had a big smile on her face. We’ll miss her. She was one of the best people you could ever ask for anyone to have in their life. Friend or family,”
The Lady Lions took home the win that night with a score of 5-0.
