Blake Sweeten, Former Carrizo Springs High School Basketball Standout, Passes Away; Survived by Parents Clifton and Samantha

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The Carrizo Springs, Texas, community is mourning the untimely death of their beloved native and athlete, Blake Sweeten, who passed away recently at an untimely age.

Blake Sweeten died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025; however, his family hasn’t revealed the details regarding the actual cause of his untimely demise.

Sweeten touched the lives of many with his amazing athletic skills and kind, cheerful nature.

He began his sports journey from a very young age and excelled in multiple sports, including basketball, volleyball, and baseball.

Similarly, Blake Sweeten was a dedicated student-athlete at Carrizo Springs High School in Texas, playing for the Wildcats and graduating in the class of 2023.

Standing 6 feet tall, he played both point guard and shooting guard on the basketball court, earning a spot on the varsity roster (#11) and contributing to the baseball team (#15).

In his senior basketball season (2022–23), Blake appeared in 28 games and averaged 7.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 1.4 rebounds. Highly committed to both academics and athletics, he maintained an impressive 3.80 GPA.

While it is unclear whether Blake Sweeten continued his athletic journey in college, he was attending Sul Ross State University on scholarship and pursuing a degree in Business Management.

Blake Sweeten’s remarkable athletic journey and his kind nature will always be remembered.

Social Media is Filled With Heartfelt Tributes To Late Blake Sweeten

The untimely death of Blake Sweeten has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and loved ones.

Many of his loved ones are paying tribute to him and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

One wrote:

“Blake, calling you my best friend would be an understatement, you were more than that, you were my brother, my ride or die. I still can’t process this tragedy. I just spoke to you not too long ago, I can still hear your voice. I will always cherish the memories we made, from playing sports together, going to go shoot, playing hide and seek with the guys and your dad, drinking, playing video games with the guys, and countless other memories.May god welcome you into his home and take care of you. Watch over your family, friends and I. I’ll see you soon, I love you Blake❤️.”

CJ Zuvia

Another added:

“My heart is heavy today. I want to take a moment to ask everyone to please keep the Sweeten family in your thoughts and prayers. Blake, Class of 2023, was an amazing guy. It was truly great to have known him, he was one of those people who could make a room brighter just by being in it. Kind-hearted, genuine, and always full of good energy.”

Leviticus D. Esquibel

Blake Sweeten is survived by his parents, Clifton Sweeten and Samantha Masar Sweeten; his elder sister, Brylee Sweeten; grandparents; uncles; aunts; cousins; his partner, Eliana Mata; and the entire family.

While his parents haven’t released any statement regarding the untimely passing of their son, as they are currently grieving, Clifton and Samantha often share pictures of Blake Sweeten on their social media expressing their love and pride.

Like Blake, his elder sister, Brylee Sweeten, is also an amazing athlete. She played volleyball at Carrizo Springs High School and Sul Ross State University.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Blake Sweeten’s family has yet to provide details about his funeral and memorial services.
  • His mother, Samantha Masar Sweeten, is the branch manager at Warrior Supply.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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