Authorities confirmed the fall was accidental, and the railing where it happened exceeds code requirements. But for those who know Kavan, this moment is more than a headline. It’s deeply personal.
A 2022 graduate of South Allegheny High School, Kavan was known not just for his athletic talent, but for his character and resilience.
He played linebacker at Walsh University, later transferring to Wheeling University, where he earned honors on the Mountain East Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
Recently, he stepped away from football to work, with dreams of returning. His former coach, Zac Bruney, remembered him as “a very good young man” with big dreams and a bigger heart.
Back in his hometown of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the community is holding its breath. “He’s a standout athlete and a young man of character,” said Mike Brown, South Allegheny’s athletic director. “We’re praying hard.”
East Allegheny coach Frank Cortazzo added, “Kavan’s resilience is unmatched.” The school district and community have come together, offering support, strength, and hope.
