NEWPORT BEACH (KRON/CNN) – Family, friends, and the community came together to mourn the loss of Alyssa Altobelli at a candlelight vigil Thursday.
The 14-year-old died alongside her parents – Orange Coast College head baseball coach John Altobelli and wife Keri – in the crash that also killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Hundreds showed up to the vigil to honor the teen, reading poems and praising her for her strong work ethic.
She was also a point guard with the girls Mamba basketball team.
She and her parents were in the group headed to Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for a basketball tournament.
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