Alabama high school football player succumbs to brain injury sustained in game

Teenage high school football star Caden Tellier, 16, died after suffering a brain injury during a game for John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, Alabama. His mother described him as kind and generous and mentioned that he was an organ donor. A GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses has raised $75,000 of its $100,000 target. The school community is devastated by the loss, with the headmaster describing Tellier as a shining light who loved the Lord. The Alabama Independent School Association supported the school’s decision to cancel classes and activities to allow the community to come together. This tragedy is one of several recent deaths of high school football players due to head injuries, including incidents in West Texas, Florida, and Georgia. The school has 339 students, making the loss particularly impactful for the small community. High school football has been under scrutiny for safety concerns following these tragic incidents. Patrick Smith, a U.S. breaking news reporter based in London, covered this story, with contributions from The Associated Press.

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