WALLA WALLA — Ryan Moberg, an 18-year-old DeSales High School senior, died of brain trauma Wednesday after being injured Monday in a pole-vault accident.
Moberg, who qualified for the state meet in 2006, was practicing with the team in the school gym when he landed on his head and neck. He was taken to St. Mary Medical Center, where he died two days later, said nursing supervisor Char Brown.
Moberg was an honor student who planned to go to college.
"He's just a super kid," said Dr. David Schmitz, executive director of Walla Walla Catholic Schools. "This is the worst situation imaginable."
A coach was present at the practice, which had been scheduled during the school's spring break.