Heroes recognized for saving a Dover players life in Mullhall basketball tournament Guthrie News Page [Video]

Tuesday night’s high school basketball game between Dover and Life Christian Academy was no ordinary matchup. Held at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Hamilton Field House, the event wasn’t just about the score—it was about celebrating the miracle of life, honoring the heroes who made it possible, and raising awareness for life-saving measures like CPR and AEDs.

The two teams had faced each other earlier this month when tragedy struck. Dover sophomore Randy Vitales collapsed on the court, suffering cardiac arrest due to an abnormal heartbeat. In the critical moments that followed, it was a combination of quick thinking, training, and teamwork that saved his life.

Coaches from Dover immediately began CPR while a Logan County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer, William “Mr. …