Newark Memorial vs Washington High school football player dies after suffering head injury during game. High School football Quarterbacke. 'Will Never Be Forgotten' A local community is mourning Caden Tellier, generosity and love Caden Tellier, the quarterback for Morgan Academy, died Saturday home opener night, his family confirmed on social media. It is inevitable amid a contact sport all dangerous contact and situations cannot be eradicated, much as we wish it could. Efforts are made to make football as safe as possible for student-athletes. High school football players train hard, balancing academics and athletics. They attend early morning practices, aiming to improve speed, strength, and teamwork. These athletes often dream of college scholarships or professional careers. Each game day brings excitement and pressure, with players pushing their limits to score touchdowns and defend their teams. Off the field, they juggle friendships, studies, and responsibilities, shaping them into disciplined, resilient young adults. Although LPS says the new misdemeanor ticket issued to Vieira is not related to the assault allegation, he was the first person named since the school district notified the LPS community about this investigation. High school football has never been faster, stronger, more physical or more skilled. It is connected to the fiber of our country unlike any sport. As such, we have nominated the following athletes for this week for the SBLive’s Maryland High School Football Player of the Week award, and we ask you, the fans, to help decide who should indeed be the top athlete selected. Robbie Crawford was unable to direct Scott Tiffoney's cross on target, Graham flashed a shot wide and Tiffoney was also off target.