Xavier McClain, a 16-year-old at Linden High School, died after he suffered a serious injury during a game on September 9. He was the best thing in my life.. Im definitely nervous about it, Greep said of possibly not having a season. The following month, 17-year-old Elijah Gorham died after a hard landing while attempting an end zone catch for his team from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in Maryland; he remained on the ground for 45 minutes before being taken to a hospital by ambulance. Both came up negative. The glamorization of risk goes so far as to celebrate the teamwork of young players helping push an ambulance out of the mud during a game. HOME OF THE GLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL TARTANS TARTAN FOOTBALL TEAMS / SCHEDULES BOOSTERS NEWS EVENTS / CAMPS SPONSORS More THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TARTAN FOOTBALL! Glen was born January 11, 1948, to Irven and Vivian (Thomas) Longshore in Glendora, California. I never got the vaccine and never will. Attending were students from across Highline School District, some of whom donned football jerseys while others carried balloons and flowers to place outside the schools front entrance. Im playing for him. La Serna football player Dean Gooch committing to Lake Forest College. He was a great guy, fun-loving and full of energy, Zernickow said. The Evergreen game scheduled for Friday against Lindbergh High School in Renton has been canceled, school officials said. Lisa and Xaviers father Normal McClain are now planning a funeral. The Castaic High School football player collapsed and died in his home on Tuesday, July 13. This Los Angeles County schoolrelated article is a stub. The new culture has led to fundamental changes in the sport, Colbrese said. Glendora High School (GHS) is located in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Fred Robledo is a local sports editor for the Southern California Newspaper Group. 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Long turned in a very productive season in 2019 with the third highest batting average on the team (.311) and finished the season earning first team All Del Rio League honors and a Whittier Daily News second Team All-Area selection. This covid nightmare if there is a real treatment out there use it . He suddenly and, as local reporters said, mysteriously collapsed on the field before the scrimmage started. They are sacrificing these childrens lives for their own gain. He shared that he would miss her love of life. Would definitely be a big disappointing for me and everyone at Glendora, Greep said. He performed two rapid antigen COVID-19 home tests. St. Paul wide receiver Daniel Pallan signed with Valparaiso University. People are trying to play GOD an that doesnt work.Do something and help the American. He discussed her dream to become a doctor and how she had tried to help his epilepsy. I remember as kids playing paint war with him. Perhaps the model doesnt include teenagers dying, but if they do, (per the model) is it more than collateral damage? Why is this happening? He was a senior at the Technology, Engineering and Communications High School run by Highline Public Schools on the Evergreen campus. Chuck Detwiler, American football player; Jacob Gonzalez, 2022 College World Series champion shortstop at the University of Mississippi and 2023 MLB draft prospect; The rest of the sharks attacked.. An 1892 Harpers Weekly article described the sport like this: If there is any game fitted to the training of the soldier, it is this one. It characterized football as a mimic battle-field in which players were expected to display a spirit of self-sacrifice.. His family asked for privacy. How are we supposed to stop this massacare of innocent children who have nothing wrong but instead suffered during this hell? The parents of a Linden High School football player who died from an injury he sustained on the field are now preparing to bury their son. God chooses their delusions and blinds them. Through tears, Dergazarian thanked Welsh for being the greatest girlfriend. The high school was built in 1958 on land owned by Clarks Gordan, an orange grower. La Serna baseball player Dylan Long, one of the top catchers in the area, signed with Cal Poly Pomona. Since 2005, 30 deaths have been reported nationwide of high-school players directly attributable to football, according to figures from the National Center for Sports Injury Research in North Carolina. Sorry for these kids. In Western Washington, the last death occurred in 2004 when DeShawn Smith of Tyee High School in SeaTac was hurt in a game against Foster of Tukwila. The teens exchanged hugs and handshakes in the schools parking lot before joining the service, where pastor Natasha McCray led them through prayer. The land contained oak trees which still grow on the school grounds. Both brothers can play receiver and defensive back, and will surely have an impact at the Division II school. Thats a position echoed by Deborah Crawley, executive director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, which works to prevent brain injuries, including those caused by football and other contact sports. Chris West was important to the Glendora High School football program as the program was to Chris West. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 1,500 people under age 25 die of cardiac arrest each year in the United States. MACON, Ga. A 15-year-old high school football player died after collapsing at the first day of practice in middle Georgia. By: News 12 Staff. The school's teams are known as the Glendora Tartans. Harriet was rushed to North Manchester General Hospital. David Young, nicknamed D-Man, had recently recovered from a broken ankle suffered in a football game last year. Yes, it is pure evil what they are doing to children. A family friend set up a GoFundMe following Welsh's passing to help with the funeral costs and set up a memorial fund in honor of the 18-year-old. Her parents performed CPR while waiting for paramedics. I wanted to be a long snapper because I had always dreamed of playing division one football and long snapping gave me the pathway to getting the opportunity, Greep said. Just anti vaxxers talking tripe. In Washington state, the last football death was in 2009, when 17-year-old Drew Swank suffered a head injury during a Spokane game. Greep says though sports have been shutdown, hes hit the gym every morning at 5 a.m., and hes thankful he made the decision to put his trust in long snapping as a way to fulfill his dreams. Follow Glendora Patch onTwitter, "Like" us onFacebook, or sign up for our newsletter. Graphic by @CoachVerstegen pic.twitter.com/NVxDPCy8sx, Dylan Long (@Dklong44) December 21, 2020, James Escarcega contributed to this report. These pharmaceutical companies use experimental drugs on people. That would be senior-to-be JT Greep, who has has. Staff reporters Joshua Liebeskind, Solange Reyner and Jessica Lee contributed to this report. 17-Year-Old New York High School Football Player Dies After Practice from Medical Emergency McAvan, varsity head coach Joe Corley and the community of West Genesee had raised $3,500 for. The for-profit, quasi-government organization downplayed myocarditis like its a paper cut that will heal in a few days. He died January . He truly was the best. The school's cross-country team achieved the CIF-SS Division II championship in 2009 and finished second at the CIF-State Division II Championships meet. It might not be what we think it is, it might be shortened or later in the year, but I think we will have a season. The University of Washington recently received $2.5million from the National Football League (NFL) for the newly formed UW Medicine Sports, Health and Safety Institute aimed at new ways to prevent sports-related concussions. Her father described her as selfless, and so her family takes comfort in knowing she is helping people after her passing as she was able to save two people's lives through organ donation. The death of one Washington high-school football player and the serious injury of two others come even as experts say theyre trying to make the popular pastime safer than ever. Xavier will be honored at that game. 00:58. The school is notable for being one of six schools in California to have a bagpipe squad in its band program. We Will Be Back SOON Get On The List Sign up to receive the first word when we the season returns First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for submitting! But over the last week he earned his first scholarship offer from the Air Force Academy, which could be the first of more to come. Although most signings were for football, athletes in other sports were able to sign as well. Last week, Garrison receiver an offer from USC that came just a few days after receiving an offer from the University of Texas. New Story: San Marino Titans Tokuchi & Takasugi sign NLI https://t.co/vxf9JN39be, San Marino Athletics (@sanmarinotitans) February 4, 2021. pic.twitter.com/p9B2fBCLuL, James Duronslet (@james_duronslet) February 3, 2021. A weekly digest of our opinion column, with insight from industry experts. Is La Mirada football coach Mike Moschetti leaving for St. Paul? It took a whole offseason of watching YouTube videos to teach myself how to snap a consistent ball. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "GHS Marching Band Wins Spot in 2014 Rose Parade", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glendora_High_School&oldid=1134328968, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 04:12. He was a healthy boy, he had a good academic index, he wanted to be a civil engineer. There was no high school football season, and chances are there wont be one, but that never stopped the grind for Glendora High Schools JT Greep and Damiens Ethan Nguyen, who specialize in long snapping and have both been trained by private long snapping coach Matt Wigley. He loved the game, but this is not what I wanted for my son. Covina High Schools James Duronslet, a 6-foot-1 middle linebacker, signed with Ottawa University in Arizona. Mainstream media and big tech do not allow parents or anyone for that matter to tell their vaccine stories unless they pledge allegiance to the COVID cult. Is La Mirada football coach Mike Moschetti leaving for St. Paul? I SO agree with you on that. Having to ask a kid to wear a mask is the most evil thing someone could do. His size alone would have led to offers from numerous colleges. Dmitri McKee, 17, also. Im just waiting for the rise of kids dying from this soon and if it doesnt cause outrage among the general public then I dont know what will. The school's basketball team won the CIF-SS Division III championship in 2021. Just the Doctors scientist and other people in medical field should be the only one discussing this issue. Im beyond excited that this day has come. He previously covered high schools, college football and motor sports for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune since 1989. Its without doubt an added bonus that they get to start their new journeys together. No media reports mention Pfizer injections. The girls' swim team has had success at the CIF level, winning the Division II Championship in 2011 and 2014, and placing second in 2010 and 2015. 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For real, for real. The baseball program has achieved much success and captured a CIF-SS Division II championship in 2010. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Glendoras JT Greep and Damiens Ethan Nguyen headline National Signing Day, La Mirada, Blair, San Gabriel Academy reach second round of boys basketball regional playoffs, Five girls basketball teams from SGV area reach second round of state playoffs, Bishop Amat, El Rancho girls soccer teams a win away from playing for CIF SoCal Regional titles, SGV roundup, scores for the basketball, soccer regional playoff games Tuesday, Rowland Heights students snowed in at science camp are coming home, DA Gascn suspends attorney who prosecuted transgender child molester. Todays installment, Mitch McConnell urging everyone to vaccinate or face more lockdowns. He's a big fan of Buddy Holly and loves World War II movies. But once the conversation started and he told me they would like to have me and I realized it was an offer, I was definitely excited. Oh who am I kidding they dont have any brains to figure that one out. You may judge these three cases for yourself. Every player . The CDC admitted that teenagers are at-risk of developing myocarditis after receiving the experimental Pfizer mRNA injections. Everyone would follow and you would feed off of it. And the shitty example they have gotten from people like my relative in the public school system. So proud of these two what an amazing opportunity to have cousins both commit on the same day #JTGreep #UtahFootball Utah #TessaGreep #LindseyWilsonCollege #mountainbiking #TartanPride #GreepStrong pic.twitter.com/70DD90Wn33, Excited to announce I have committed to play college baseball and further my education at Cal Poly Pomona. Tyrell Cameron of Franklin Parish, La., suffered a neck injury; Ben Hamm of Bartlesville, Okla., had a head injury; and Evan Murray, of Warren Hills, N.J., suffered a lacerated spleen, according to news reports. I dont want to see anymore kids dying of it but I dont know what to do. If the opportunity presents itself, I always speak up about this garbage when it involves children. The student had just finished her first year at university and was on a full scholarship. First responders transported her to a local hospital where she later passed away from her injuries. He was a good guy. Every player knows the risks and dangers associated with football before stepping onto the field. He helped Glendora to a 12-1-1 record and played for the South in the 1990 California Shrine All-Star Classic. Preventing tragedies like the ones depicted here will require the country not just players and schools and families to address deeply rooted cultural attitudes that celebrate the dangers of a high-risk collision sport for children. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. An unnamed Singapore teenager died on July 3, six days after the first Pfizer injection. We havent had injuries like this since 2009, he said. Reporting from the frontiers of health and medicine, You've been selected! The states 2009 Zackery Lystedt Law bars youth athletes who show signs of having suffered a concussion from returning to play or practice without a licensed health officials written approval. Some are confirmed to have received the experimental mRNA injections. Coaches are compared to generals and field marshals. its just sad.. [citation needed] The school's Tartan Band and Pageantry participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2010 and 2014, in Pasadena, California.[2]. It made me sick that they were destroying these children. But she was pronounced death on arrival. John Strycula, the football coach who led Citrus College to four consecutive conference titles and league titles for Charter Oak and Glendora high schools, died Friday. Is La Mirada football coach Mike Moschetti leaving for St. Paul? I am truly ecstatic, today is a testament to all of the hard work and sacrifices that not only I have made, but my family has also made.. West was part of the programs only CIF-Southern Section championship and one of the reasons why the program is considered one of the areas best. The Castaic High School football player collapsed and died in his home on Tuesday, July 13. . Eddie told LancsLive, we know she suffered a cardiac arrest. But the family said they dont know what caused it. I used to work in a school but resigned over the horrifc treatment they were giving the pupils. Los Osos 14 Glendora 48 Final Box Score All Contest Videos Oct 21, 2022 @ 8:50am 48-18 (L) Glendora @ Colony San Marino had two signees with Kenzie Tokuch signing her NLI with Illinois Tech for girls soccer and Kinu Takasugi signing with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for softball, Glendoras JT Greep earned a football scholarship to Utah. But politics. Pruitt. Glendora Police confirm the victim is Luke Pruitt, 19, a Claremont resident. A 16-year-old girl collapsed and died after suffering a medical emergency during a high school flag football game in Las Vegas, Nevada. I think these are the desired outcomes. The death of one Washington state high-school football player and serious injuries to two others is renewing questions about the safety of the sport. 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