MONTEVALLO, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A freshman student-athlete on the University of Montevallo wrestling team has died, according to a press release sent out on Monday.
Barrett Dempsey enrolled at the University of Montevallo in the fall of 2023 as part of the inaugural wrestling team and wrestled in eight matches for the Falcons that same year. The Byhalia, Mississippi native graduated from Center Hill High School in the spring of 2023.
Details regarding his cause of death are unknown at this time.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our wrestling student-athlete Barrett Dempsey,” Montevallo Vice President for Athletics and Special Programs Mark Richard said in a statement. “Barrett was a great young man and was well respected by his coaches, teammates, friends and family. We ask for everyone to keep the Dempsey family in your prayers.”
Monday afternoon, Montevallo Wrestling posted a series of photos commemorating Dempsey on their Facebook page with the caption : “Rest in peace, Barrett. We love you and will miss you deeply. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dempsey family.”