[WATCHLIVE]HSF!] St. Augustine vs Holy Cross 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. In a Facebook post, Davis said it was "such an emotional night as the importance of football faded away." 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) Gulf District Schools Superintendent Jim Norton confirmed that Chance Gainer, an 18-year-old wide receiver and defensive back at Port St. Joe High School, died following the away game at Liberty County High School. Maine high school football is back and so begins our Player of the Week polls for the state. Teams showcased more of what they’ve got heading into Week 2 of the regular season. If everything goes well I might make the same recommendation that I did at RB Leipzig twice - that it might be a good idea to keep working with me for one year - but it is all hypothetical, said the 63-year-old German. 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." 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. Farrell led a potent rushing attack that went well over 300 yards. The senior runner rushed for 179 yards on eight carries and scored three touchdowns in a 54-14 rout of Morse. Norton described Gainer's death as a "tragic loss" and said "our community is in profound sorrow." As he progressed through the youth ranks at the club, he was a player Arsene Wenger identified as a talent with the potential to go far. 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.