Saxonburg community mourning loss of youth football player who died in crash in Winfield Township

SAXONBURG, Pa. — The Saxonburg community is mourning the loss of a youth football player who died in a crash in Winfield Township.

Zane Rupert, 12, and his grandfather, David Faulx, were killed in a crash with a commercial truck Friday night.

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Rupert’s football team, the Saxonburg Spartans, held a ceremony last night before their game to honor him.

The organization said he was a force on the field and said he had an impact on all those around him.

“Our sincerest condolences to Zane’s family, his teammates, and coaches,” the Spartans said on Facebook.

A GoFundMe has been set up to support Rupert’s family. Click here to donate.

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