Due to a tragic incident that took place earlier this month, Linden High School sophomore Xavier McClain has now lost his life to a traumatic brain injury this week with people scouring for his injury video
The tragic incident took place earlier this month on September 9, in a Big Central Conference Game against Woodbridge.
Xavier McClain Of Linden High School NJ Passes Away Due To Brain Injury, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Biography, Family, Football Career, News And Twitter Video
Coach Saleh shares his and the Jets' condolences to the family of Xavier McClain and the Linden community at the start of his Friday press conference. pic.twitter.com/tYJSzRgAjD
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 23, 2022
So sad, Xavier McClain a sophomore at Linden High in New Jersey has died after suffering a hit in a game two weeks ago. Condolences to his family. We play a very violent game and things happen fast, it’s why we pray before and after games. @MVFootballBears pic.twitter.com/iGVR2LKZuC
— Peter Bowbliss Sr. (@bowbliss06) September 23, 2022
Our condolences to everyone in the Linden community, the family of Xavier McClain, and to all those who knew him. This is a devastating story. https://t.co/0KIAg1TZ3M
— Jersey Baseball Nation (@NJCollegeBSBNat) September 23, 2022
According to a source, who was present at the game and who’s not authorized to speak publicly, revealed that McClain suffered the blow when he returned to the 2nd-half kickoff.
According to a report by NJ.com, a video of the match shows that the game was paused in between and an ambulance came to the sideline to give him medical attention.
The tragic news of McClain’s passing was confirmed by Linden’s mayor, Derek Armstead, in a Facebook and Instagram post.
Derek has known McClain’s family for years and he has provided updates regarding the sophomore regularly on social media. He even asked everyone to continue praying for McClain.
The unfortunate update about McClain’s demise was given by Derek on Wednesday night, September 21.
Derek Armstead took to his social media and penned down, “Thank you to all my Linden prayer warriors. Together we prayed for a miracle and hoped for a different outcome.”
He further added, “I trust that God knows better. HE needed an angel and decided to call Xavier home to be with HIM. With your prayers, Xavier fought a good fight.
“In the end, he succumbed to the injuries that he sustained a couple of weeks ago while playing football during the LHS Tigers’ game vs Woodbridge.”
He continued, “This news hurts because I have known his parents, Lisa and Norm for years, Xavier and Andres, their two sons since they were little boys.
On September 17, he again posted an update asking everyone to pray and keep faith. He even mentioned that financial donations aren’t on their minds right now.
He even went on to write a heartfelt prayer for the boy hoping the situation would get him well soon. This is the second tragedy for Union County High School Football in this month.
Previously, On September 8, Rahway High School senior Ali Muhammad died while he was sleeping. His body was found by his father.
As per a news outlet, McClain was a “budding star” for his head coach Al Chiola. The boy broke into the line-up a few times last season, when he was just a freshman.
He even won that game against Woodbridge, 31-0, with major contributions from Xavier on both sides of the ball.
Linden and Rahway, both played the season opener against each other. Muhammad did not played that game and he died 6 days later. His funeral was held on September 22.
Our Condolences with the deceased family and friends. May the departed soul rest in peace.