Last March, an undefeated basketball team faced a tragic loss, and unfortunately that wasn't the game. An undefeated season was on the line for the Fennvile Blackhawks and the entire city was there. The game went into overtime and Wes Leonard was ready. With just a few seconds left in extra time the score was tied again. It was the final play of the game and Wes Leonard drove to the basket for a layup, putting them up by two. Time expired and fans rushed onto the court in search of the hero who made that winning basket. Seconds later the hero collapsed to the ground. Wes Leonard, a healthy 16-year-old boy, died minutes after his dream, a game-winning shot, of cardiac arrest. (Moisse Sec. 1 Par. 1-3) What happens when an athlete who enjoys excellent physical health suffers sudden cardiac death? The sudden death leaves the community, team and family shocked and devastated and searching for answers. Whether they're throwing a pitch, hitting the game-winning shot, running for the finish line, or making a tackle, an athlete in the United States suffers sudden cardiac arrest every three days. (Subasic 18) Deaths are increasing in terms of sudden cardiac deaths, but not all athletes die every time cardiac arrest occurs. Every time an athlete suffers sudden cardiac arrest not everyone dies, but the deaths increase. Sports-related cardiac deaths are very sudden and most scientists don't know why they occur, but researchers are conducting many studies to try to determine the exact cause. Therefore many studies have been conducted to try to determine why athletes experience sudden cardiac arrest, and while numerous conclusions have been reached, none have been clear and strong enough to determine exactly why they occur. .....risk of sudden cardiac death for athletes there. The screening that athletes undergo is very expensive and I don't think it's the right way for the United States to handle the sudden increase in sudden cardiac arrests leading to death. One thing I think the United States could look into is having a defibrillator at the site of any sporting activity. A defibrillator can be used when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest. The defibrillator will deliver an electric shock to the heart to try to make it stop ventricular fibrillation, which is when the heart rate increases and does not produce enough blood to the brain or other organs. In Wes Leonard's case, a defibrillator was used, but unfortunately it wasn't enough. At the moment I don't think there is a clear answer that can prevent the sudden cardiac arrests that athletes suffer from.