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UPDATED: Tellier passed away late Saturday afternoon

Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier died late Saturday afternoon after an injury on the field in Friday’s game.

Tellier’s parents, Arasella and Jamie Tellier, announced the news in a social media post just after 6 p.m. Aug. 24.

“Our boy, Caden Tellier has met Jesus face to face,” the Telliers posted. “We appreciate all of your prayers and we covet them for the hard days ahead. Everyone who knows Caden has known kindness, generosity and love, and true to his nature, he is giving of himself one more time. Lives have been touched by the way he lived and now lives will be saved through his passing.

“We will walk out these next few days alongside him in his earthly body knowing that his spirit is rejoicing in heaven. Arrangements for a service will be made soon.”

Michael McLendon of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) initially issued a statement about his passing, but the statement was later retracted as Tellier remained in critical condition.

Tellier was injured in the third quarter of Morgan’s 30-22 win over Southern. He was airlifted to Children’s Hospital.

His condition as of noon today is still listed in critical condition.

The following message was sent to all Morgan families:

Dear Morgan Families,

Last night, our school community experienced a situation that most of us have never dealt with. It is important in times like these to lean on each other and to put our faith in the Lord. There are no words to express the range of emotions that you or your family might be experiencing.

We have made the decision to suspend all school athletic activities including practices and games for next week. We will use this time as a school family to reflect, pray and process all that has happened.

We will plan to have school on Monday. We have arranged for several pastors to be on campus to assist students in a variety of ways. If you feel the need to be with your student outside of school, please do so. Monday will look different for us, but our purpose will be to provide a place for students to feel safe and loved.

I will continue to update you on any additional changes to our schedule. Please pray for the Tellier family and for God’s overwhelming love to cover them. Everyone at school is here for your child and family. Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us.

Sincerely,

Dr. Oliver