Madison Tupper dead at age 19

Madison Tupper dead at age 19

Madison Tupper pitching at a softball game at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on April 18, 2017. Photo: Arthur Azarian.

Maddison Tupper, 19, pitcher for the Pierce softball team, died on Sunday, May 7. No further details are available at this time.

Tupper pitched every inning for the Brahmas in the 2016 and  2017 seasons.

According to Athletic Director Bob Lofrano, Tupper wanted to be an athletic trainer. After the conclusion of the softball season, she assisted at the men’s volleyball state tournament hosted by Pierce.

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Story will be updated as further details become available.