Tributes are pouring in for a local college student-athlete who was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Tre Cunningham was a pitcher for the La Roche University baseball team and played two seasons with the Redhawks.
The Jeanette High School graduate died Sunday night after his motorcycle crossed the center line of Route 130 in Penn Township, Westmoreland County and collided with a car.
The entire Jeannette Jayhawk Family mourns the loss of Tre Cunningham. Tre was the epitome of a student athlete. A gifted athlete who in school was humble, astute and respectful. A young man with a bright future, he is gone too soon. Our condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/13w0HEV89g
— Jeannette Sports (@Jhawkathletics) July 27, 2020
La Roche sent us a statement saying:
“The La Roche Baseball community lost a friend and a brother last night. Tre was a person who had the ability to instantly uplift a person’s spirit. His personality was infectious, and players instantly gravitated toward him for guidance. He had a smile that was contagious, and he immediately brought out the best version of everyone around him. We are deeply saddened by losing one of our leaders. I hope everyone can keep his family and our team in their prayers. We are hurt and hope everyone can come together during this tragic time.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of student Tre Cunningham. Tre was a pitcher for the La Roche baseball team, and was majoring in accounting and management. He was known as a humble, intelligent friend to many. pic.twitter.com/RR0qFigzd0
— La Roche University (@larocheuniv) July 27, 2020
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