Wakeland HS Student And Dallas Texans Soccer Players Ariel Hartwell, 17, Suicide Leaves Her Family Heartbroken

Standing at 5 feet 2 inches, Ariel played as a forward and attacking midfielder.

June 15, 2026

This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on June 15, 2026

Dallas Texans soccer player Ariel Hartwell tragically took her own life at 17.

Ariel Hartwell was a from Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas, with a passion for soccer and academic excellence.

Standing at 5 feet 2 inches, Ariel played as a forward and attacking midfielder.

She was also a varsity cross-country runner who earned 1st Team Academic All-District honors and placed 5th in the state.

As an eighth , she distinguished herself in several demanding track events, including the 300m hurdles with a personal best of 50.95 seconds and in the pole vault, where she has cleared an impressive 8’0″.

Ariel also competed in the 2k steeplechase (8:50.70) and relays.

Wakeland High School’s Ariel Hartwell Died At The Age Of 17 Due To Suicide

As per the , Wakeland High School student Ariel Hartwell took her own life on June 14, 2026, at 17.

However, the exact reason behind the suicide has not been released.

Munah Meen took to their official Facebook handle to announce the news. They wrote,

Tragic Death of Ariel Hartwell Leaves Frisco Community in Mourning. FRISCO, TX — The Frisco community is grappling with profound grief following the heartbreaking and unexpected death of Ariel Hartwell, a vibrant student-athlete at Wakeland High School and a gifted soccer player with the Dallas Texans Soccer Club. The devastating news has left her family, friends, teammates, and classmates in shock and mourning as they come to terms with the sudden loss of a bright light in their lives.👇

News 4 San Antonio also took to its Facebook page and shared its heartfelt condolences. They wrote,

The Frisco community is mourning the devastating and unexpected loss of Ariel Hartwell, a beloved student-athlete at Wakeland High School and a standout soccer player with the Dallas Texans Soccer Club.

News of her shocking passing has sent shockwaves through the school and local athletic communities.

Mental health counselors have been made available at Wakeland High School, and the Dallas Texans organization is also offering resources to support their athletes and staff during this difficult time.

Moreover, loved ones have urged to increase awareness and open conversations around youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Closed ones and relatives have poured their condolences and sent prayers to Ariel Hartwell’s parents to stay strong in this challenging time.

Her family will announce funeral arrangements for Ariel in the coming days.

Although Hartwell’s parents stayed away from social media, they always supported her in achieving her athletic dreams.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • A stand-out athlete at Wakeland High School, Ariel Hartwell competed in UIL District 28- 5A. She also played a significant role in leading her team to a 5th-place finish at the Texas State Championships.
  • Off the field, Ariel Hartwell maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, as per her Twitter handle.
  • A vigil is being planned to honor Ariel’s memory and the impact she made on her teammates.
  • She wore jersey #99 while playing for the Dallas Texans soccer club.
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