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. Fans can vote at pressofac.com for one of the four to be named The Press Player of the Week. Voting closes at noon each Wednesday, and the results will appear online Thursday morning and in Thursday’s print edition. A head coach of a Colorado football program was fired and is now facing legal consequences in connection to an ongoing investigation into alleged hazing. The investigation began after school officials received a tip alleging assault among members of the team. "He was a remarkable athlete, a beloved teammate, and an overall exceptional young man who loved Jesus," Norton said in a statement from the district. "Chance was quiet but exuded captivating warmth and genuineness that drew people to him." The Bulldogs opened up the season with an impressive win and performance from Thornton. The signal caller finished completing 8-of-9 passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns. A collage of Chance Gainer is seen at Port St. Joe High School in Port St. Joe, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024. The senior football player died after collapsing to the ground before halftime of their away game at Liberty County Sept. 6. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald) Mabson ran for 176 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-21 victory over arch rival Opelika. Auburn will travel to Enterprise next week in what should be one of the best games of the week Norton described Gainer's death as a "tragic loss" and said "our community is in profound sorrow." "He just went to the ground suddenly," Davis told the outlet. He said coaches tended to Gainer on the field before calling EMS shortly thereafter.