WINDSOR – A Bertie High School freshman died here Friday morning after collapsing during a Physical Education class.

Sidney Speller, 15, of Windsor was pronounced dead at 10:24 a.m. after being transported to Bertie Memorial Hospital, according to Bertie County Public Schools spokesperson Brent Todd.

The cause of death is undetermined.

Todd said Speller collapsed on the court at 9:30 a.m. Bertie Rescue Squad was summoned and transported Speller to BMH.

Two reliable sources confirmed that Speller was participating in a basketball game during Friday morning’s PE class.

Todd said after the death was confirmed, Bertie High School classroom teachers made the official announcement to their respective groups of students.

Counselors and social workers were made available to Bertie High School students. The school’s Media Center was dedicated to be used for this purpose.

Todd added that all extracurricular activities scheduled for Friday were postponed. He added that any high school student wishing to leave for the day was granted that request as long as the parents or guardians approved.