Amherst College player, US grad, dies in Mexico

AMHERST, MASS. » A 2014 University School graduate who played football for Amherst College has died in Mexico City.

Officials at the Massachusetts college said in a statement that senior economics major Andrew Dorogi died Friday, durnig spring break. The cause was not provided.

Dorogi played tight end and scored a touchdown in the Division III squad’s season opener last fall.

At US, Dorogi played football and hockey. In 2013, he was named second team Northeast Lakes All-District for Division III, and honor roll for the News-Herald football allstars.

College officials offered their sympathies and said they were not releasing further details at the request of his family.

A U.S. State Department spokesman confirmed the death but would not provide details.

Amherst’s student newspaper said students and coaches gathered on campus Monday to remember the Fairview Park resident.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. March 23 in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, according to his obituary. Funeral service will be at 11:45 a.m. March 24 at St. Angela’s Catholic Church in Cleveland.

The family suggests donations to University School Scholarship fund in memory of Andrew M. Dorogi.