High school lacrosse player dies at 16 after serious injury during game

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a Ohio State High School Lacrosse Player He died this week at the age of 16 after an extraordinary accident during a match.

Dylan Beserick, second year student Baby Village High Schooldied Thursday after taking the ball to his head two days ago.

Becerick was injured after a shot from his opponent hit him in the back of his head under his helmet. He had surgery on Wednesday, but that wasn’t enough.

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Dylan Beserick, 16, died of injuries during a high school lacrosse match. (Bay Village Boys Lacrosse)

“We are deeply moved by the overwhelming support and kindness that has been shown in our community and beyond. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” family He said in a statement.

“Dylan is a dedicated student and athlete and we are heartbroken by this defeat,” Bay Village School Principal Scott Place said in a statement. Via Cleveland.com. “Counseling services are available at Bay High School for students, staff and families in need.”

a Fundraising in honor of Beselick We raised over $80,000. The target was just $500.

“Dylan was a great student, always wearing a smile on his face while supporting his fellow teammates,” said Matt Spellman, athletic director at Baby Village. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

People in the community support both lacrosse and hockey sticks and soccer balls on the porch and the grass.

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“Dylan was a great student, always wearing a smile on his face while supporting his fellow teammates,” said Matt Spellman, athletic director at Baby Village.

“He was kind, hardworking and committed, and consistently demonstrated leadership, empathy and positive attitudes both in the field and in the classroom.”

Veselic was listed as the team’s captain maxpreps.

This was his second season at Varsity and he also played for the Varsity team as a freshman. He played in 25 high school games.