Brunswick High School paid tribute to My’Kal Ellis, a former running back for the Brunswick Pirates football team, during the senior night game against South Effingham on Friday.

Ellis was tragically shot and killed in front of his home in June 2023. Brunswick police say Ellis was not the intended target in the shooting.

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The man accused of killing Ellis, 23-year-old Breon Hartley, remains in jail awaiting trial.

During the game, the senior class and football players were recognized on the field. Ellis’s family joined the ceremony to honor his memory.

“Tonight, we’re recogn

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