Caden Tellier
A high school football player from Alabama passed away on Saturday following a brain injury he sustained on Friday night during his team’s home opener. Tragedy struck during Morgan Academy’s 30-22 victory over Southern Academy in Selma, Alabama, as junior quarterback Caden Tellier sustained a severe head injury in the third quarter. He was quickly transported via helicopter to the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital for critical care.
He was a student, a friend, an athlete and, most important, a Christ follower,” Oliver said.
“Our feelings as a school community and family are beyond words. Together, we will provide Jamie, Arsella, and Lyla our utmost support. We also convey our sincere condolences to the Telliers’ extended family.”
AISAA Statement on Caden Tellier’s Condition Causes Confusion
A message from Alabama Independent School Association Executive Director Michael McLendon was put on the association’s Facebook page earlier on Saturday, causing confusion on social media over Tellier’s condition. The school had suffered a “tragic loss” in relation to Tellier, according to the first statement, which was posted before noon ET.
But later that day, he passed away. The school is “suspending” all of its operations for the upcoming week, according to McLendon.
“The close-knit community of Morgan Academy is feeling the weight of this tragedy even more profoundly due to its small size. In this difficult time, the Alabama Independent School Association stands ready to provide unwavering support and resources to help the school navigate its grief.”
Caden Tellier excelled in his debut season. He passed for 1,228 yards and 7 touchdowns in football. In baseball, he hit .311 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.
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