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. Phillips, who has been with the Whites since he was 14, was one of the heroes of their promotion campaign two years ago and is now considered one of the Premier League's finest midfielders. 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. It was not uncommon for student-athletes of that era, Champion included, to play football without a helmet. There's no telling if the antiquated helmets of those days would have saved Champion. It might have not even helped much. But there is the clear possibility it could have — and obviously, safety has changed a great deal since then. High school football players push their limits daily. They rise early for practice, refining skills and strategies. With every snap, they aim for victory. Teammates bond, forging lifelong friendships. Balancing academics and athletics, they build discipline. Each game teaches resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Future dreams grow. The community gathered at the high school after Gainer's death "just to be together," Norton said, adding that it was "an indescribably heartwarming experience to watch the community pour their hearts of love on the family and Chance's teammates and coaches." While researching and writing a story on Champion in 2017, I recall being struck standing in Perry Cemetery at Champion's gravesite by the simplicity of the stone but the tragic gone-far-too-soon message it conveyed: "Vaughn M. Champion — (March) 4, 1910 — Oct. 5, 1928" But this step, we know we can only take it if we are in the Eredivisie and connected to the style Wim is teaching the players - we think that combination and the storytelling of all these talents who go a long way after being in Volendam, that can really help grow the club. The 33-year-old, who sits second in the all-time Bundesliga top goalscorer list with 309 goals in 379 appearances, admitted he is pondering his future. Jewett was perfect throwing the ball in Spruce Mountain’s 32-22 victory over Waterville. The sophomore quarterback completed 5-of-5 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns.