Fort Worth high school student dies after baseball tryout

By Cynthia Vega / WFAA-TV

Students at Fort Worth's Southwest High School have lost a friend. Ryan Powell, 18, died Tuesday night shortly after showing off his baseball skills to a college scout.

The senior, who was described as an outstanding student and a very talented athlete, had just returned home when he suddenly collapsed, complaining of chest pain.

Powell never regained consciousness.

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