High School Football, Track Coach Dyquan Adams Dead at 31

A beloved pastor, track coach and football coach was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash this week.

Dyquan Adams, 31, was pronounced dead following a wrong-way crash in South Carolina on Sunday in Richland County. Adams was a pastor at Hall Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He also worked as a track and field coach at White Knoll High School, previously serving as a football coach at Gray Collegiate Academy and Spring Valley High School.

Gray Collegiate Academy confirmed his death on Monday.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former coach and mentor, Coach Daquan Adams," they confirmed.

"Dr. Newsome and everyone at Gray Collegiate Academy mourn this loss alongside our community. Coach Adams made a lasting impact on so many of our student-athletes, not only in competition but in life, serving as a mentor, leader, and role model to countless young people.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, former players, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. His legacy will live on through the lives he touched."

His high school track team, White Hall, also released a statement.

"The White Knoll Track & Field family extends our deepest condolences on the loss of one of our very own, Coach Adams. Coach Adams was an inspirational piece of the foundation we are building within our program. He led with passion, embodied a true championship mindset, and genuinely loved and cared for every athlete he worked with. This is a tough loss for our team and our community. However, in the spirit of who he was and what he stood for, we will rise-just as champions do, and just as he would have expected of us," they wrote.

"To his family and loved ones, we send our prayers, our strength, and our unwavering support during this difficult time. Coach Adams will be deeply missed, but his impact, his energy, and his legacy will forever live on in our program. We love you Coach!"

Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM.