High School Lacrosse Player, 16, Dies Of Injuries Sustained During Game

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A high schoolhouse lacrosse subordinate from Ohio died this week astatine nan property of 16 aft a freak mishap during a game.

Dylan Veselic, a sophomore astatine Bay Village High School, died Thursday aft taking a shot to nan caput 2 days prior.

Veselic was injured aft a changeable from an force struck nan backmost of his caput underneath his helmet. He underwent room connected Wednesday, but it was not enough.

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Dylan Veselic, 16, died of his injuries sustained successful a precocious schoolhouse lacrosse game. (Bay Village Boys Lacrosse)

"We are profoundly touched by nan overwhelming support and kindness shown by our organization and beyond. We inquire that you proceed to support america successful your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," the family said successful a statement.

"Dylan was a dedicated student and athlete, and we are heartbroken by this loss," Bay Village Schools Superintendent Scot Prebles said successful a statement, via Cleveland.com. "Counseling services are disposable astatine Bay High School for students, unit and family who request support."

A fundraiser successful grant of Veselic has raised complete $80,000; its extremity was conscionable $500.

A lacrosse instrumentality connected nan ground

"Dylan was an astonishing student, ever wearing a grin connected his look while supporting his chap teammates," added Bay Village diversion head Matt Spellman said. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Those successful nan organization person near some lacrosse and lucky sticks and shot balls connected their porches and lawns successful support.

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"Dylan was an astonishing student, ever wearing a grin connected his look while supporting his chap teammates," added Bay Village diversion head Matt Spellman said.

"He was kind, hardworking and dedicated, consistently showing leadership, empathy and a affirmative cognition some connected nan section and successful nan classroom."

Veselic was listed arsenic a skipper of nan squad on MaxPreps.

This was his 2nd play connected varsity, playing for nan varsity squad arsenic a freshman, arsenic well. He played successful 25 precocious schoolhouse games.