St. Paul Catholic vs Waterbury Career Academy 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. Gainer was tended to on the field after he collapsed but did not have a pulse when EMTs first arrived at the scene, NBC News affiliate WJHG reported. Medical personnel were able to find a pulse before Gainer was rushed via ambulance to a hospital in Blountstown, Florida, where he later died. Earlier Simon Green, prosecuting, told the court McCluskey's Facebook post was met with condemnation and outrage and was reported by someone who had themselves been affected by racism. Norton described Gainer's death as a "tragic loss" and said "our community is in profound sorrow." Russell went 8 for 11 with 145 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 46-0 win over J.A.G. for their first region win of the season. The Wolverines have a chance to improve to 4-0 as they play against 0-3 Smiths Station this week. Vinson had seven receptions with 143 yards and one touchdown in their 12-10 win over Houston Academy. Vinson is listed as a three star and holds offers from Arkansas, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and other schools as well according to 247Sports. New Jersey high school football is back and so begins our Player of the Week polls for the state. Teams in the preseason showcased what they’ve got heading into Week 2 of the regular season. “It's just a different level. They have better players than we have if you look at it in total. This is what was reflected by the result today.” The senior linebacker had three sacks and an interception to lead the Spartans to a 39-0 win over Oakcrest. Medina has 11.5 tackles this season. Holy Spirit (2-0) will play at Hammonton (0-2) at 7 p.m. Friday. 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. In a Facebook post, Davis said it was "such an emotional night as the importance of football faded away."