CLOVIS, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – After the death of Buchanan High School’s Shelby Daniele was announced on Thursday , the school’s Track and Field Head Coach Brian Weaver says he has had people all over the country reach out to him to express their grief.
“They remember her,” Weaver said. “She was a big part of our family.”
Weaver coached Daniele through all four years of high school and says he was proud to see Daniele grow as an athlete and a person.
Weaver described Daniele as a fierce competitor who worked tirelessly through all obstacles.
“Everything you want a young athlete to be.”
Daniele rose to prominence at Buchanan High School when she helped her school secure a state championship , winning the 200-meter race at the 101st Track and Field Championships in 2019.
Weaver says Daniele showed the heart of a champion that day. After a long weekend of races, Daniele told Weaver she was tired and sore – but Weaver reminded her of her preparation, game plan, and everything she had done to get to that point.