Gallery: Jake West tribute
Football players and fans from all over the region honored the memory of Jake West, the LaPorte football player who died during practice Wednesday night. 1 of 19
LaPorte players, from left, Mike Ash, Drew Kessler, Noah Boardman and John Shuble bring the jersey of Jake West to the coin toss before the game against Merrillville. West, 17, died in September after collapsing at football practice. Michael McArdle, The Times
LaPorte head coach Bob Schellinger, along with players and the gathered crowd, observes a moment of silence for his player, Jake West, before the game against Merrillville. West, a junior, died during practice Wednesday night.
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