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Tanna Kingsbury

A student-athlete from Sanborn Central High School who made an inspirational basket in last year's Sate Tournament has died.

Tanna Kingsbury was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a type of cancer, in 2013.  She died Sunday morning.  Kingsbury's coach and Sanborn Central Athletic Director Tim McCain says her shot in the waning seconds of the game was a special moment shared with the entire state.

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Coach Tim McCain

McCain says counselors and clergy have been made available to students at the school.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

SDPB Featured Tanna during the state tournament.  See that story here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u90CeIAfa1c

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Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.