123.8k Followers, 1,039 Following, 418 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Caroline Kelley (@carolineannkelley) Caroline’s death affected everyone in the community so deeply because of the shining and compassionate person she was. She was a compassionate classmate who wouldn’t let a shy kid eat lunch alone. At the state tournament, the Trojans win the quarter-final game with ease, but struggle to win their semi-final game. Despite the school and community still in shock over Line's death, the Trojans' coach, Kathy Bresnahan continues to hold volleyball practice. The Miracle Season includes two sing-alongs to 'Sweet Caroline,' and that is all you need to know . The future seemed bright for the girls in the West High School volleyball team from Iowa City, Iowa. It was released in the United States on April 6, 2018. The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $10 million worldwide. But tragedy struck on August 11, 2011 when the 17-year-old lost control of her moped on her way home from a church event and died in an accident. “Bres always told us to make sure we were playing with Caroline and not for her, but that’s easier said than done. The only reason any of us survived was just having each other to get through it. Los Angeles, CA - Ernie Found faced more tragedy in two weeks than many people do in a lifetime. She touched an astonishing number of lives in her 17 years. Losing her was devastating for the team’s players, who had to not only deal with the tragedy, but also completely change their strategy to win. The film was originally titled Live Like Line. Frank Deford travels to Iowa City to learn how a squad of high school girls overcame their grief to achieve an ending fit for Hollywood. One of Caroline’s best friends on the team Kelley Fliehler tells PEOPLE that having her teammates around her is how she survived the grief. Ernie hopes telling his daughter’s story helps people deal with their own sadness and grief. “She just wanted to have a smile on her face every day and give everything her all.”. How can we not move forward when Ernie is putting everything on the line to be here for us?'”. Liam Payne's bride-to-be Maya Henry is in love with the gift her presented her with for Christmas. The funeral of West High student Caroline Found, who was killed last week in a, was held Tuesday. Princess Caroline, 61, who is the eldest child of US actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco made the revelations in a new book Albert II of Monaco, The Man and The Prince. After it is revealed that the Trojans lost their most recent match due to forfeit, Kelley encourages the entire school that they need to continue for Line's sake. That’s really the only way to do it in the long run.”. Caroline Found was the best. City takes the lead early in the match, but West manages to tie the score and force the fifth and final game. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty. Kelly was generally healthy, but by the end of the summer even “normal” complaints (painful menstrual cramps, dry eyes, headaches) completely disappeared. During a party at her house, Line decides to secretly sneak away to visit her mother Ellyn at the hospital, where she is being treated for cancer. But they did it, and the team celebrated with a framed picture of Caroline and Ernie in the stands cheering them on. “That morning we just met with the team,” Bresnahan tells PEOPLE of the morning after the accident. When Kelley succeeds, Bresnahan names her the new captain of the team. [9] It was released by LD Entertainment on April 6, 2018.[10]. “Loved to have friends, loved to make other people feel better, loved to put smiles on faces.”. Leading the team was Caroline Found, an energetic, lively and kind high school senior who was friendly with everyone in town. Family and friends of Caroline Found, an Iowa teenager who died in 2011, may welcome Sean McNamara's The Miracle Season, a feature recounting how girls on … She was often accused by other cast members of being a master manipulator who managed to create drama while never getting her hands dirty. She was a mischievous student … With Helen Hunt, Erin Moriarty, William Hurt, Danika Yarosh. We all went into the gym where the lights were off, and it was so bizarre because once my eyes adjusted to light, I realized there were hundreds of kids that showed up that morning for a 6 o’clock in the morning volleyball practice.”. “If my teammates hadn’t told me that that’s what Caroline would’ve wanted, I would’ve never done it.”, Ernie Found with the cast of The Miracle Season, With Fliehler as setter and Ernie in the stands cheering them on, Bresnahan says they found a way to play through the grief: “You look at his strong, grieving, kind face in the bleachers and you think, ‘My god, if he can do this, how can we not do it? Now, the inspiring and heartbreaking story is reaching the hearts of moviegoers with The Miracle Season — a tear-jerking retelling playing in theaters. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. The friends of former student Caroline Found describe her as being outgoing and gregarious. Ellyn Slocum Found, 55, devoted wife of Ernie Found and loving mother of Gregg, Catharine and Caroline Found ended her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. Her sudden death left her community stunned as they struggled to cope with the news. The Miracle Season is now out in theaters. Cate Cameron / LD Entertainment / Mirror, Credit: The Miracle Season is a 2018 American drama film directed by Sean McNamara and starring Erin Moriarty, Helen Hunt, William Hurt, and Danika Yarosh. CAROLINE Flack's best friends have paid an emotional tribute to the late Love Island star two months to the day since she died. Ernie Found is the father of West High setter Caroline Found, who died in a moped accident in August. Caroline sees the hero within Kelly that she has yet to discern. That night, Line herself is killed in a moped accident, leaving the entire community in mourning. "We had met on a show called Caroline in the City—a Lea Thompson show back in the day," the 9-1-1 star spilled to Kelly Ripa in 2017. Ellyn Slocum Found, 55, devoted wife of Ernie Found and loving mother of Gregg, Catharine and Caroline Found ended her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Caroline passed away aged 40 after taking her own life in … Kelley refuses, but Bresnahan persists until Kelley agrees. [14] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Her father Ernie Found, a doctor who never missed one of the team’s games, says his youngest daughter just had gift for making people smile. With Line as the captain, the Trojans have been undefeated and everyone has high hopes for West to win the championship again after the previous year, especially against their long-time rival, City High. [5] It was released in the United States on April 6, 2018. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? Not just its captain. We carried each other through and those six are still my best friends to this day. She attended Weber Elementary, Northwest Junior High, and Iowa City West High, where she was to be a senior this year. We did it for her, we did for our community, we got through this somehow.”, “One hundred percent I felt relief,” Fliehler echoes. Played by Erin Moriarty Fliehler was one of Caroline’s best friends and fellow senior on the West volleyball team. “There were six of us that were inseparable from the day of the accident,” remembers Fliehler, played by Erin Moriarty in the film. “We have choices as to how we move on from there, and choosing to allow your heart to be mended slowly with others who are also struggling can be very gratifying. Before the state tournament begins, Kelley finds a gift from Line's father, Ernie, that encourages her not to play for Line or to win for her, but to "Live Like Line." Allison’s best friend, Kelly, joined her for the summer at Marilee’s. The season was dedicated to Line’s memory. I don’t think we realized how much pressure we put on ourselves to win for her, and if we had come up short it would’ve been devastating.”. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Kelly and Allison joined forces with Marilee to share the information that transformed their lives and make it accessible to everyone! After capturing the state title in 2011, they were ready to take on the feat of a rare back-to-back win the following year. “I thought we had to grieve together initially. Lisa, an original cast member, was bullied off the show by her best friend Kyle Richards during season 9. During an appearance on comedy … Line sees the strength within her best friend and teammate Kelly. I remember feeling such a relief. Despite her cool and reserved demeanor, Lisa has a wicked sense of … Caroline "Line" Found (Danika Yarosh) is the effervescent captain of the West High School girls volleyball team and life-long best friend of Kelley Fliehler (Erin Moriarty, looking like a slightly younger Kate Mara). In the United States and Canada, The Miracle Season was released alongside A Quiet Place, Chappaquiddick and Blockers, and as projected to gross around $3 million from 1,707 theaters in its opening weekend. Caroline's best friend Kelly (Erin Moriarty) chooses to become team leader and respect Caroline by espousing the championship. 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[12], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 51% based on 43 reviews, and an average rating of 5.63/10. The Miracle Season is a 2018 American drama film directed by Sean McNamara[2] and starring Erin Moriarty, Helen Hunt, William Hurt, and Danika Yarosh. The Iowa City Press-Citizen says 17-year-old Caroline Found, of Iowa City, died Thursday night. As the weeks go by, the team begins to win and becomes motivated to win the state championship for Line. Lisa tried to rise above the melee while drinking rose in her pink palace. Caroline—called “Line” by her friends—wasn’t just the team’s setter. Caroline Found was more than just a volleyball star. We adopted her as a baby as we couldn’t have children of our own. “She lived more in 17 years than most of us will our entire lives,” she says. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The player who eventually took that position was Caroline’s best friend, Kelly Flieller, who accepted the role after receiving encouragement from Bresnahan and her teammates. The One Direction star, 27, and model, 21, have expanded their family by welcoming a … [7], The Miracle Season premiered at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, where the film is set, on March 18, 2018. His daughter, Caroline Found, died in a tragic moped … One of Caroline’s best friends on the team Kelley Fliehler tells PEOPLE that having her teammates around her is how she survived the grief. However, a tragic accident results in the death of team leader Caroline Found (Danika Yarosh). Her zest for life was unbridled, contagious. “There were … The Trojans go on to win and capture the state championship again. “I absolutely refused to play setter when Bres first asked, I didn’t want to take Caroline spot,” Fliehler recalls. Caroline Slocum Found, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died Thursday, August 11th at age 17. She touched an astonishing number of lives in her 17 years. Everyone from Iowa City West High School thought so, especially her teammates on the volleyball team. (The Gazette) Caroline Found sets the ball in a 2010 match at Iowa City. As the crowd cheers, "Sweet Caroline" plays in honor of Line and Kelley holds Line's picture up high and proud. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found. I wanted to highlight some of the nice coverage given to the … Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love … [11] It ended up debuting to $4.1 million, finishing 11th; 74% of its audience was female. "Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends." [6] The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $10 million worldwide. The student body wore shirts with Caroline’s name and number, #9. The film is based on the true story of the Iowa City West High School volleyball team after the sudden death of the team's heart and leader, Caroline Found, in 2011. The team eventually made it to finals where they beat their rivals to claim a second consecutive title. “We went to each other’s houses every night and slept over. On the front were the words, “ Live Like Line.” "[13] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". For everyone involved, the joy of winning was eclipsed by the relief they felt at finally realizing they made it through. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. I am really upset with my 16-year-old daughter. Directed by Sean McNamara. Starring Helen Hunt as Kathy Bresnahan, the tough coach turned lifelong best friend to the team, the movie follows the teenage girls as they attempt to deal with the grief of losing their star player while also trying to win a repeat title. Bresnahan informs the team they need to win all of their remaining games to be eligible for the state championship. They move on to the championship, and have to go up against City High, who are heavily favored to win. In real life, we are all six as important to the success of the team and even in life now, really.”. 18 Caroline Flack's boyfriend had posted a … ORGAN, Elizabeth Dina (Bitzie Keeping) It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Dina (Bitzie) Organ on November 23, … The website's critical consensus reads, "The Miracle Season has a worthy real-life story to tell, but one-dimensional characters and aggressively maudlin storytelling undercut any emotional uplift. 17 year-old Caroline or "Line" is the star volleyball setter for the Iowa State Champion High School Trojans. “Caroline as a person was someone who just loved life and loved to be friendly,” he says. And she was right. Caroline "Line" Found is the star volleyball player on the Iowa City West High School Volleyball Team and well-loved by members of the community. West High struggles in practice and loses their first game badly, still discouraged from Line's death. The film was released on DVD and Digital by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on July 31, 2018. The real life Bresnahan, whose friends call her Bres, says she knew instantly that the only way the team was going to survive that season was by sticking together. Years later, and with Hollywood recreating their unlikely story of triumph in the face of adversity, Fliehler says Caroline’s “will to live” is one of the things she remembers most about her best friend. [3] The film is based on the true story of the Iowa City West High School volleyball team[4] after the sudden death of the team's heart and leader, Caroline Found, in 2011. The real life story of a high school girls volleyball team who overcame the grief of losing their star player to win back-to-back state titles. “We’re all confronted with tragedy, or extreme sadness and loss,” he says. “I felt totally responsible for getting them to the point where they could at least be in a position to win, and it didn’t look like we were going to. Caroline Flack 's close friend Mollie Grosberg is thought one of the last people to see the former Love Island host alive after sharing an emotional tribute.. She was the squad’s smiling, shouting, beating heart, always with a smile or joke at the ready. She had me … Caroline Found was that one-in-a-million kid who is the best of us. Thanks to the deft guidance of Deford and producer Lisa Bennett, HBO will present the story of West High School volleyball and Caroline Found, the West student who died on … And in a twist of fate the movie hinges on, Fliehler was the one that took on that role. 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