Rio Mesa baseball community mourns sudden loss of coach Matt May
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Rio Mesa High's baseball team is mourning the death of assistant coach Matt May, who passed away on September 17. Head coach Jacob Regalado announced the loss on social media, describing the impact May had on players and the community. A candlelight vigil was held in his memory, and a moment of silence is planned during an upcoming football game. May, 38, had been recovering from heart surgery before his death, leaving behind a girlfriend and a young son. Community support has surged, with a GoFundMe surpassing $25,000 to assist his family.
- •Matt May passed away on September 17, aged 38.
- •Players and alumni held a candlelight vigil in his honor.
- •A moment of silence is planned for an upcoming football game.
- •May was recovering from heart surgery before his death.
- •A GoFundMe campaign raised over $25,000 for his family in 24 hours.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sudden death of Rio Mesa baseball coach sends communities reeling
"Rio Mesa head baseball coach Jacob Regalado announced the death of longtime third-base coach Matt May on Sept. 17.
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