Former West Point Standout Keimon Ewing Dies After Cancer Battle

The 20-year-old was a key player on West Point's 2023 state championship team.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:57am

Keimon Ewing, a former standout football player at West Point High School, has passed away at the age of 20 after a battle with adenocarcinoma cancer. Ewing was a senior and a key member of West Point's 2023 Class 5A state championship team.

Why it matters

Ewing's passing is a tragic loss for the West Point community, where he was beloved for his contributions to the school's football team and his positive impact on his teammates and coaches. His story highlights the devastating impact of cancer on young athletes and the importance of supporting cancer research and treatment.

The details

Ewing died on Saturday after a battle with adenocarcinoma cancer. As a senior in 2023, he was a key player on the West Point High School football team that won the Class 5A state championship.

  • Ewing died on Saturday, March 18, 2026.
  • Ewing was a senior on the 2023 West Point High School football team that won the state championship.

The players

Keimon Ewing

A former standout football player at West Point High School who passed away at the age of 20 after a battle with adenocarcinoma cancer.

West Point High School

The high school Ewing attended, where he was a key player on the 2023 football team that won the Class 5A state championship.

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The takeaway

Ewing's passing is a tragic loss for the West Point community, where he was beloved for his contributions to the school's football team and his positive impact on his teammates and coaches. His story highlights the devastating impact of cancer on young athletes and the importance of supporting cancer research and treatment.