Morgan Academy football player dies after Friday night game injury

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2. Second south Alabama football player dies in just over a week

He wasn’t even the first one this month.

Second south Alabama football player dies in just over a week

“We ask that our entire AISA family and the people of Alabama join us in prayer for peace and comfort Caden’s family and the Morgan Academy community as they navigate this difficult time.”

By Ken Curtis
Published: Aug. 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM CDT

SELMA, Ala. (WTVY) -For the second time in barely a week, an Alabama high school football player has collapsed the latest incident during a medical attack on Friday.

Alabama Independent School Association executive director Michael McLendon said in a statement that Caden Tellier, a Morgan Academy player, suffered a brain injury.

Morgan Academy confirmed to Gray station WSFA that Caden Tellier died Saturday afternoon. … The exact nature of the injury is not precise.

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14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, a New Brockton High School player, died August 13th after collapsing at a preseason practice. … The cause of his death remains under investigation.

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