the Morgan Academy Community is in morning following the tragic death of their beloved Junior quarterback Kier Tellier 177 succumbed to a severe brain injury he sustained during the opening game of the season on Friday August 23rd a night of Triumph turns to tragedy the Morgan Academy Saints faced off against Southern Academy in a thrilling game that ended with a 30 to 22 victory for the Saints Tellier a promising young athlete played a pivotal role Ro in the team success however during the third quarter Tellier suffered a critical head injury he was immediately treated on the field by medical personnel before being transported by ambulance to vau Regional Medical Center due to the severity of his condition Tellier was then airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB Hospital for further treatment a community in shock news of tellier's injury spread quickly sending shock waves through the Morgan academ community school officials issued a statement shortly after the incident expressing their concern and offering prayers for Tellier and his family the school Community rallied in support organizing vigils and prayer services fighting for a miracle doctors at UAB Hospital worked tirelessly to save tellier's life however the damage from the head injury was extensive sadly on Saturday evening tellier's parents aella and Jamie Tellier announced their sons passing via social media the news sent a wave of grief through Selma and Beyond a legacy of inspiration Kaden Tellier was more than just a talented athlete tributes from Friends teammates and teachers paint a picture of a Kind hardworking young man who was a role model to many he was known for his infectious enthusiasm positive attitude and strong leadership qualities football family Mourns the Morgan Academy football team has been left devastated by tellier's passing head coach Brian Parker described Tellier as the heart and soul of the team Kaden was not only a gifted player but also a fantastic teammate and leader he brought joy and enthusiasm to the field every day and his presence will be deeply missed said a heartbroken coach Parker call for increased safety measures the tragic incident has reignited discussions about safety precautions in high school football while the exact cause of I's injury remains under investigation the event highlights the inherent risks of the sport concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of current safety protocols and the need for potential enhancements a glimmer of hope amidst the grief there is a glimmer of hope the Tellier family in a statement released on Sunday expressed their desire to honor Cadence's memory by establishing a foundation dedicated to promoting brain injury awareness and research in Youth Sports this initiative could potentially save the lives of future athletes a community remembers this week Morgan Academy has suspended all school activities to allow the community time to grieve a memorial service for Kaden Tellier is planned for later this week and details are expected to be released soon the Morgan Academy family is understandably devastated but their spirit and resilience will undoubtedly help them navigate through this difficult time Caden tellier's story serves as a Stark reminder of the risks associated with high school football it also highlights the importance of community support and the power of resilience in the face of tragedy his memory will forever be etched in the hearts of his loved ones and the Morgan Academy Community Please Subscribe like share and comment thank you